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black and white postcard of the Horticultural Hall at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, 1876.

1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia Timelines: Timeline of American Garden History

The Centennial Exposition’s Horticultural Hall in Philadelphia showcases exotic specimens and garden displays to millions of visitors.

1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia Timelines: Timeline of American Garden History

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