The Pythian Building, Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. The building was situated on Lake Watauga. The picture shows a man rowing a gondola near a small bridge on the lake. Behind the Pythian Building can be seen the Parthenon...
Front view of the castle-like structure of W. Spain's Palace of Illusions and Mirror Maze, featured in the Vanity Fair area of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, 1897. A number of men and women are standing at the entrance area, surrounded by...
This general view of the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition features the Parthenon and the Memphis Pavilion in the foreground of the image. The Commerce Building, the Education Building and the Giant See-Saw are in the background of...
Centennial celebrations; Historical reenactments; War
Battle of Franklin Centennial Participants medal. The medal is round with two images of Civil War soldiers. The text on the medal reads "Battle of Franklin Centennial Participants, November 1864-1964."
Etching of the City Hotel, New York, where a grand ball was given for General Jackson on February 22, 1819. This item is a part of the New York Historical Society collections.
Season ticket booklet for admission to the Tennessee Centennial Expostition of 1897. The cover has an image of a shield surrounded by a wreath and ribbon. The words "Tennessee Centennial Nashville, Tenn." appear on the shield and the ribbon above...
Centennial celebrations; Advertisements; Exhibitions; Anniversaries; Commemorations; Events; Festivals; Fairs; Eagles; Horses; Presidents; Government officials; Heads of state; Capitols; Seals (Insignia)
Printed advertisement for the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville, May 1 to October 31, 1897. Includes inset views of Pres. William J. McKinley, Vice President Garret A. Hobart, the White House and the U.S. Capitol building.
Angled view of the U.S. Government Building at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. The building stood close to the main entrance of the grounds near Lake Katherine. The building, with classical style architecture, had the form of a cross. The...
Terminal Building at the Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. The image features a front and side view of the building. The top of the building carries the lettering "Railway Exhibits." The grounds clearly contain decorative...
Black and white photograph of the Rialto Bridge across Lake Watauga located at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee. Passing under the bridge is a gondola.
A color aerial view drawing of the Tennessee Centennial of 1897 showing the various buildings, paths, and attractions. The upper left corner of the cover has a black-and-white photograph of Mrs. Van Leer Kirkman, President of the Woman's Board of...
Front and side view of the Minerals & Forestry Building, Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition. The Roman-Doric architectural style is clearly shown. In the foreground can be seen Lake Watauga with a small boat on the water.
A color drawing of the front of and side view of the Parthenon building at the 1897 Tennessee Centenial Exposition. The drawing is embellished by figures of urns, torches, flowers, ribbons, and musical instruments. Notation indicates "Official...
Sheet music covers; Centennial celebrations; Temples; Reproductions
An elaborately engraved title page containing a small photograph of the Parthenon at the 1897 Tennessee Centennial Exposition. On cover: "Art Building of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition."
