Monthly Archives: October 2008

Lillian Copeland: Sesquicentennial Athletic Star

By Deborah Boyer | Published: October 28, 2008
  Among the many events and activities at the Sesquicentennial were several athletic competitions held at the Municipal Stadium at the intersection of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue. These competitions included everything from track and field meets to the world heavy-weight boxing championship between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney to a lacrosse match between the [...]
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USS Los Angeles: A Naval Dirigible

By Deborah Boyer | Published: October 20, 2008
  With the Exposition grounds located adjacent to the Navy Yard at League Island, the U.S. Navy and the military in general were very involved in the Sesquicentennial Exposition. The Navy developed a Navy Historical Exhibit in one of the buildings in the yard, and several different types of ships were moored at the Reserve [...]
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A Royal Visit to the Sesquicentennial

By Deborah Boyer | Published: October 13, 2008
  In an effort to draw additional visitors to the Sesquicentennial Exposition, special days were set aside to celebrate and honor various countries, states, cities, and groups. These celebration days included Missouri Day, Finnish Day, National Puzzlers’ Day, Pittsburgh Day, and University of Michigan Alumni Day. Activities on each day often included special programs, luncheons, [...]
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