Looking Beyond the Block: Independence Hall Collectibles

A piece of wood from Independence Hall. Image courtesy of John McInnis Auctions, LLC.While the festivities may have lasted for all of 1876, one event stands out not just as a celebration of U.S. history, but also of the nation’s place on the world stage: the Centennial Exhibition. Formally named the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufacturers, and Products of the Soil and Mine, the exhibition was held on May 10 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was the first World’s Fair in the