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Welcome to the Library Company of Philadelphia's Tumblr page! Founded by Ben Franklin in 1731, we are an independent research library specializing in American history and culture from the 17th through the 19th centuries. This page highlights materials from LCP's extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, broadsides, ephemera, prints, photographs, and works of art.
This circa 1875 trade card shows a bird’s eye view of the Centennial Exhibition, held in Philadelphia from May 10 to November 10, 1876 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.