Sesqui-Centennial Exposition Stamps - Americana - Block of 8 Stamps - Americana For Sale

Complete Uncut Sheet of 8 different poster stamps for the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition. Sheet measures 6 1/4\" x 4 3/4\". The Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition of 1926 was a world\'s fair in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Its purpose was to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, and the 50th anniversary of the 1876 Centennial Exposition. In 1916, the idea for a Sesquicentennial Exposition stemmed from the mind of John Wanamaker, who was the only living member of the Centennial Exposition\'s Finance Committee. At the time Philadelphia was a booming city, in terms of size and opportunity; however, it suffered from corruption on political and financial fronts. Wanamaker was well aware of the city\'s corruption, and believed a fair could redeem Philadelphia\'s reputation. He believed by hosting another world\'s fair, the restoration of the city\'s integrity, patriotism, and industry would emerge. By the end of August 1916, Wanamaker received the support of Howard French, the president of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. In October, plans were underway, and French assigned a committee responsible for planning the \"Great International Exposition of Philadelphia in 1926\". The Fairmount Parkway, which was under construction, would be the official site of the exposition. Unfortunately, in 1917 the United States found itself involved in World War I, which caused the planning for the Sesquicentennial Exposition to be placed on hold. After World War I, Philadelphia suffered because of losses in the war, the spread of Spanish Influenza, and the hardships of Prohibition. These circumstances combined made the city\'s atmosphere bleak, even with the election of the new mayor J. Hampton Moore. Through these hardships, Wanamaker\'s hope and vision for a celebration of Philadelphia continued. Wanamaker took advantage of an interview on July 11, 1919, by using the opportunity to discuss his ideas for a 1926 world\'s fair. From this interview, he received the Item ordered may not be exact piece shown. All original and authentic.