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Corliss steam engine The Horticultural Hall at the U.S. Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, 1876.
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Centennial Exposition

world’s fair, Philadelphia, United States [1876]
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Corliss steam engine
Corliss steam engine The Corliss steam engine generated all the energy used in Machinery Hall at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876.

The Centennial Exposition, held in Philadelphia in 1876, was the first world's fair in the United States. It celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The exposition spanned over 450 acres in Fairmount Park and attracted more than 10 million visitors. A major highlight was Machinery Hall, showcasing advancements in steam engines and dynamos, underscoring the U.S.'s growing industrial power. Despite varied architectural styles, the event boosted national pride and marked the nation's emergence as a modern industrial force.1

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  1. Philadelphia Centennial Exposition
  2. World’s Columbian Exposition
  3. Philadelphia - The city layout

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