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First World's Fair on American Soil (1876) – 52 Weeks of Firsts

Saturday, May 23·West Park

Philadelphia welcomed the world and showed off the future at the 1876 Centennial Exposition, the first World's Fair in the U.S. Relive the inventions, innovations and international flair that made history.

Philadelphia welcomed the world and showed off the future at the 1876 Centennial Exposition, the first World's Fair in the U.S. Relive the inventions, innovations and international flair that made history.

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