Negro Building
Title |
Negro Building |
Description |
Black and white photograph of the Negro Building, located at the Tennessee Centennial Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee. In front of the building is Lake Watauga. |
Historical note |
The ornate Spanish Renaissance-style architecture was used in the design of the Negro Building. The cornerestone was laid on March 13, 1897. The orator of the day was Professor W. H. Council, principal of the Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes in Normal, Alabama. There were over 300 exhibitions from 85 cities with displays which included information on education, science, technology, banking, and art. Fisk University's exhibit showed the possibilities for African Americans in higher education. Tuskegee Institute in Alabama was represented by Booker T. Washington, who was special guest on Emancipation Day, September 22. |
Date |
1897 |
Creator |
Wiles, Marvin W. |
Place |
Nashville (Tenn.) |
Collection name |
Wiles Photographic Collection, 1896-1910 |
Collection finding aid |
http://sos.tn.gov/products/tsla/wiles-photographic-collection-1896-1910 |
Accession number |
THS 682 |
Education Tags |
5.38 1897 Centennial Exposition Progressive Era Rise of Industrial America |
Subjects-LC |
Tennessee Centennial and International Exposition (1897 : Nashville, Tenn.) African Americans -- History -- Tennessee |
Subjects-TGM |
Centennial celebrations Exhibitions Exhibition buildings Festivals Fairs Anniversaries |
Owning institution |
Tennessee Historical Society |
ID# |
33207 |
Digital type |
Still Image |
Digital format |
Image/jp2 |
Media Type |
Photographs |
Copyright |
No copyright - United States: http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Ordering information |
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Image dimensions |
5" x 4" |
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