JOURNAL ARTICLE

1876: Inventing the Colonial Revival.

  • Published In: Magazine Antiques, 2026, v. 193, n. 1. P. 106 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Moonan, Wendy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition of 1876, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and showcased America's transformation from an agricultural society to an industrialized nation. The fair featured contributions from thirty-eight countries and included over 190 buildings, with the Main Exhibition Building being the largest of its time. Notable inventions displayed included the telephone and typewriter, while the event also sparked nostalgia for America's colonial past, leading to the rise of the colonial revival movement. The exposition attracted nearly ten million visitors and played a significant role in shaping American identity and patriotism during a period of social and political upheaval. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Magazine Antiques. 2026/01, Vol. 193, Issue 1, p106
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0161-9284
  • Accession Number:190311374
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