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"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Cover, 1926 |
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Here is the wrap-around color cover of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Caption: "From painting exhibited by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the Palace of Liberal Arts and Manufacturers." The name of the person who painted this 10'x30' work of art is not recorded. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:24:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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Steam,Signal |
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"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Ground Plan & Page 1, 1926 |
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Here are the "Ground Plan" and page one of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Note that the main entrance to the Exposition is right next to the PRR's Exposition Station. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:29:28 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Yard,Station,Transit,Passenger |
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"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 2-3, 1926 |
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Here are pages two and three of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:30:46 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 4-5, 1926 |
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Here are pages four and five of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Keynote is Simplicity and Dignity." Photo Caption: "Hell Gate Bridge." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 7:06:04 PM |
| Location: |
New York, NY |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 6-7, 1926 |
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Here are pages six and seven of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "First to Adopt Steel Cars." Photo Captions on Page 6: "Model of Stage Coach," "View of Miniature Railroad and Model Trains," as well as "Model of Conestoga Wagon." |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 7:07:06 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Model |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 8-9, 1926 |
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Here are pages eight and nine of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Equipment in Model Trains." Photo Caption: "Stone Arch Bridge over Susquehanna River at Rockville, Pa." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 7:08:13 PM |
| Location: |
Rockville, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Bridge |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 10-11, 1926 |
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Here are pages 10 and 11 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Page 10, Top Photo Caption: "Proposed Pennsylvania Station, Philadelphia." Page 10, Bottom Photo Caption: "Pennsylvania Station, New York City." Page 11, Top Photo Caption: "Union Station, Chicago." Page 11, Bottom Photo Caption: "Union Station, Washington, D.C." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 7:09:27 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Station,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 12-13, 1926 |
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Here are pages 12 and 13 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Evolution of Transportation." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:20:07 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 14-15, 1926 |
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Here are pages 14 and 15 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "America's First Locomotive." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:21:19 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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CA JOHNBULL(2-4-0) PRR JOHNBULL(2-4-0) |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 16-17, 1926 |
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Here are pages 16 and 17 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Colonial Period Furnishings." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:22:23 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
Steam |
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PRR JOHNSTEVEN(0-4-0) |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Pages 18-19, 1926 |
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Here are pages 18 and 19 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Here begins the section entitled "Factor in Nation's Prosperity." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 7:23:26 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Page 20, 1926 |
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Here is page 20 of a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Notable here is the constitution of the "Exposition Committee." |
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6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 11:17:19 AM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," General View, 1926 |
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Here is the "General View of the Exhibit" that's included in a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. Note that the painting is the centerpiece of this "Simplicity and Dignity" exhibit. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/26/2021 2:45:32 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
| Categories: |
RollingStock,Passenger |
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| Title: |
"Sesqui-Centennial Exposition," Outline Map, 1926 |
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Here is the "Outline Map of the Pennsylvania Railroad" that's included in a 20-page pamphlet entitled "The Pennsylvania Railroad at the Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition ~ Philadelphia, 1926." It was published by the PRR for the Exposition. |
| Photo Date: |
6/1/1926 Upload Date: 4/27/2021 5:46:45 PM |
| Location: |
Philadelphia, PA |
| Author: |
Thomas C. Ayers |
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