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OLD LOCOMOTIVE AND CARS.

No. 37.

EXHIBITED BY PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD CO.

This exhibit is situated on line of Narrow-Gauge Railroad, west of Machinery Hall, and consists of the engine "John Bull," with tender and two passenger cars, standing upon the rails and stone sleepers of the first piece of track laid for the Camden & Amboy Railroad, in 1831; also, the first iron prow used on ships in crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

No. 38. CAR HOUSE.

Size, 140 feet by 44 feet.

Situated west of Machinery Hall, on line of Narrow-Gauge Railroad; designed for the exhibition of cars.

No. 39. POLICE STATION.

This building is situated southwest of Glass Factory, and is used by the Centennial Guard for quarters, etc.

No. 40.

AVERILL CHEMICAL PAINT CO.

Size, 36 feet by 42 feet.

Contains exhibits of the Averill Chemical Paint ready for use, and applied. The building is constructed on the Rogers patent, has no frame work, and is put together with bolts and iron tongues. It is west of the Liberty Stove Works, on Fountain Avenue.

No. 41. OFFICIAL CATALOGUE and NEWSPAPER ADVER-
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TISING OFFICE.

Size, 20 feet by 30 feet.

CENTENNIAL CATALOGUE COMPANY-S. M. PETTENGILL & CO., New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.

A one-story building, occupied jointly by the Centennial Catalogue Company, and S. M. Pettengill & Co., Newspaper Advertising Agents. Contains bound volumes and files of the principal newspapers of the country, specimen numbers of old newspapers, photographs of editors and publishers, etc. Situated south of the east end of Machinery Hall.

S. M. Pettengill & Co., established 1849, are agents for all the newspapers of the United States and Canada, which are received and filed at their spacious and conveniently located offices, 37 Park Row, New York; 701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia; 10 State Street, Boston, and upon the Centennial grounds. They have built up a large business by faithful attention to the interests of their customers, for whom they save time, trouble, and expense. Their long experience and large facilities are put at the service of those who consult them respecting the best methods of advertising.

No. 42. STOKES & PARRISH BOILER HOUSE.
Size, Io feet by 12 feet.

Contains a boiler and engines; situated east of the southern central entrance of the Main Building.

No. 43. EHRET'S WATER-PROOF ROOFING.

M. EHRET, JR., Philadelphia, Pa.

A circular pavilion, showing fire and water-proof roofing. It is located to the east · of the central southern entrance of the Main Building.

No. 44. TOMBSTONES.

This exhibit is situated south of the Main Building, near central entrance, and consists of tombstones, inclosed by ornamental iron fence.

No. 45. TERRA-COTTA PIPES.

Exhibited by E. W. Rittenhouse & Bro., Baltimore, Md. Comprises drain pipes of different sizes, elbows, angles, etc. Southwest of Machinery Hall, and adjoining the Gas Machine.

No. 46. MINERAL ANNEX, 1 and 2.

An extension of the Main Building, to the east of its south central entrance. It contains the greater part of the American exhibits in Department I. (Mining and Metallurgy), which are catalogued in Part I., pages 47 to 60.

No. 47. FIRE-PROOF VENTILATED BUILDING.

Architect and Builder, ROBERT IRWEST.-Size, 13 feet by 13 feet. This is a one-story building composed of hollow bricks, peculiar in construction. Located south of Main Building and Annex No. 2.

No. 48. HEWITT & BRENNAN'S SWINGS.

These swings are known as aerial chairs, and are operated by means of a treadle with foot-pressure, leaving the hand entirely free. They number six, and are situated on Agricultural Avenue, immediately south of the American Restaurant, and south of Main Building, where the exhibit is known as aerial chairs.

No. 49. ORNAMENTAL STONE WORK.

An exhibit of brown stone, representing a double entrance to dwelling, elaborately carved, with rough dressed trimmings. Located south of St. Cecilian Organ and Main Building Annex No. 1.

No. 51.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BUILDING.

See Part III., page 72.

No. 512. BARTHOLDI ELECTRIC LIGHT.

Is situated immediately west of Cook, Son & Jenkins' Pavilion, on border of lake, and consists of arm of statue to be erected in New York harbor.

No. 52. UNITED STATES ARMY POST HOSPITAL.
See Part III., page 73.

No. 522. HOWE MONUMENT.

This monument was erected by the Howe Machine Co., to the memory of Elias Howe, Jr., the first inventor of sewing machines in this country. It was designed by Mr. Ellis, and cast by Wood Bros., of Philadelphia, and is situated at the western end of the lake, opposite northern central entrance to Machinery Hall.

No. 53.

UNITED STATES HOSPITAL TENT.

No. 532.

See Part III., page 73.

JERUSALEM BAZAAR.

Situated on south side of Fountain Avenue, and due north of Turkish Bazaar. Designed for sale of olive wood.

No. 54.

UNITED STATES LABORATORY.

See Part III., page 73.

No. 541⁄2. PHILADELPHIA “TIMES” PAVILION. Architects, WILSON BROS. & Co., Philadelphia.-Size, 28 feet by 17 feet.

A. K. MCCLURE, Editor.

The Centennial business office of the "Times," a daily paper, issued morning and evening, and printed on a Hoe perfecting press in Machinery Hall. It is a onestory frame building, located on Belmont Avenue, opposite and east of the lake.

No. 55.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE BUILDING.

Architects, H. J. SCHWARZMANN, HUGH KAFKA.--Size, 97 feet by 55 feet. A two-story frame building, with a tower, of Gothic style. It faces the lake, between Fountain Avenue and the Avenue of the Republic; contains reception-rooms and offices for the use of the State Commissioners and visitors.

No. 551⁄2. HUNGARIAN WINE PAVILION.

Architect, H. J. SCHWARZMANN.

JACOB KOHN, Manager.

This structure is circular in form, situated on State Avenue, north of the Japanese and Mississippi buildings, and devoted to the sale of Hungarian wines exclusively.

No. 56. OHIO STATE BUILDING.

Architects, HEARD & SONS, Cleveland, O.-Size, 45 feet by 44 feet, and Annex, 60 feet by 40 feet.

A two-story stone pavilion, located at the junction of State and Belmont Avenues. It supplies accommodation for the State Commissioners.

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This building is situated immediately north of State Avenue and Hungarian Wine Pavilion, and is used as quarters, etc, of Centennial Guards.

No. 57. INDIANA STATE BUILDING.

Size, 50 feet by 42 feet.

A two-story frame building, on State Avenue, opposite the United States Government buildings, containing accommodations for the State Commissioners and for visitors from Indiana.

The exhibit consists of a chair made of one hundred different kinds of wood from one county. Specimens of block and coking and cannel coal; flag from natural bed of limestone; black walnut; model of Bailey gun, and a painting by Cox, of the Sierra Valley. The walls are occupied with panels, presenting in brief form the growth and industries of representative counties and cities. In the reading-room is a large map showing railroad system, with margin presenting agricultural and manufacturing statistics.

No. 57%. SPONGE FISHERS OF TURKEY.

This building contains an exhibit of sponge and fruit, situated on south side of Fountain Avenue, and north of Vermont State building and Turkish Café.

No. 58. ILLINOIS STATE BUILDING.

Architects, WHEELOCK & THOMAS.-Size, 60 feet by 40 feet.

Situated on State Avenue, north of the United States Government Buildings; the headquarters of the Illinois Commissioners.

No. 582. BETHLEHEM BAZAAR.

Located on Fountain Avenue, adjoining Jerusalem Bazaar, and intended for sale of olive wood.

No. 59.

WISCONSIN STATE BUILDING.

Size, 50 feet by 40 feet.

For the accommodation of the State Commissioners. Located on State Avenue, north of the United States Government Exhibition Buildings.

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No. 592. SCREW FOG-HORN AND BELL. Situated at northwest corner of Belmont and State Avenues. Exhibit consists of one caloric engine, which pumps air for fog-horn; tank for air; and stationary engine.

No. 60. MICHIGAN STATE BUILDING.

Size, 48 feet by 53 feet.

On State Avenue; built of native woods and stone; interior with raised panel work; marble wainscoting; parquette floors, all highly finished. Contains reception, Commissioners', dressing, parcel, three reserve rooms, and ladies' parlor.

No. 61. NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE BUILDING.

Size, 30 feet by 40 feet; two projections, 9 feet by 15 feet each.

In the style of an Italian villa, two stories in height, and containing ten rooms, the roof protected by an awning and used for an outlook. This exhibit consists of views of White Mountains scenery, and home of General John Stark, the hero of Benning

ton.

No. 62. CONNECTICUT STATE BUILDING.

Architect, D. R. BROWN, from a design by DONALD G. MITCHELL.-Size, 30 feet by 40 feet.

This cottage is erected in the old Colonial style, somewhat modified, and is designed for the use of the citizens and exhibitors of the State of Connecticut. It is situated on State Avenue, not far distant from the United States Government Exhibition Buildings. Exhibit consists of the Royal Arms, which, before the revolution, hung above the Speaker's chair in the House of Representatives, at Hartford, painted in 1724. Rustic chess stand, ham, nutmegs, frames, etc., made from the wood of the Charter Oak. Ancient furniture, clock, tile, settee, etc., etc.

No. 63. MASSACHUSETTS STATE BUILDING.
Size, 85 feet by 56 feet.

Situated on State Avenue, opposite the New York State Building; is built of wood, two stories high, and contains offices and rooms for Commissioners and visitors.

No. 64. DELAWARE STATE BUILDING.
Size, 54 feet by 34 feet.

Built in the Swiss-Gothic style, from native woods of the State. It is occupied by the State Commissioners, the first floor being used for reception-rooms, while the second floor is devoted to business purposes. Is situated on State Avenue, north of the British Commission, opposite the New York State Commission.

No. 65. MARYLAND STATE BUILDING.

Size, 92 feet by 60 feet.

For the use of the State Commissioners and visitors. Situated on State Avenue, north of the British Government buildings, and is built of wood, two stories high. This exhibit consists of minerals, woods, building stone, specimens of art by pupils of Maryland Institute and School of Art and Design, portraits of Governors, three engines by Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, models of fish-house and hatching-house.

No. 67. JAPANESE DWELLING.

Architect, MATSUO-EHE, Tokio.—Size, 102 feet by 48 feet.

This building, usually called the Japanese Government Building, is intended as a dwelling-house for Japanese workmen. The wood and other articles that enter into its composition, and also the vases and flowers in the surrounding garden, were imported from Japan, and all the work has been done by Japanese artisans. It is situated south of the British buildings.

No. 68. WEST VIRGINIA STATE BUILDING.

Size, 115 feet by 40 feet.

Northwest of the Catholic Total Abstinence Fountain, built of wood, two stories high. Headquarters for State Commissioners and visitors from West Virginia. The exhibit consists of twenty pyramids of coal, mineral waters, ores, agricultural products, oils, tobacco, building stone, veneers, salt, glass, and a memorial shield made of seventy-eight varieties of wood, viz. :

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