In 1861, the Philadelphia branch of the relief organization, the United States Sanitary Commission, began collecting monetary donations in order to supply Union soldiers with basic necessities and medical supplies. Although the Philadelphia branch raised $135,000 in the span of 2 years, the war effort demanded more supplies and support. The success of Sanitary Fairs in Chicago, Cincinnati and Boston encouraged the Philadelphia agency to experiment with its own Fair in June 1864. Local businesses and institutions donated their products and services to support the patriotic cause and exhibited a wide array of valuable goods and curiosities under one roof. Although the Sanitary Commission asked all members of society to support their countrymen, the spectacle was limited to those who could afford the admission prices.
Logan Square was chosen as the site for the Great Central Fair since it was large enough to accomodate the main building, which encompased approximately 200,000 square feet. William Strickland and Samuel Honeyman Kneass designed the symmetrical structure with Gothic details, the elevation and plan of which are pictured below. Union Avenue, the great central "Gothic" artery, bisected the Fair building from Eighteenth Street to Nineteenth Street. According to Charles J. Stille, who wrote a memorial of the Fair for the Sanitary Commission, "this great hall had all the vastness of the Cathedral's long drawn aisles and its moral impressiveness as a temple dedicated to the sublime work of charity and mercy." Various "departments" were organized along the corridors of this mini-town.
Here's a F-750L-1A Token these where sold in copper for a dime at the fair and the silver version for a half dollar to raise funds
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stefanie - I do not have enough bullets in my six shooter to survive your gatling gun! I love your tokens and went back through this thread amazed at the variety of your collection (and absolutely fantastic pics). Tokens are so incredibly addictive....one wants to buy one everyday!
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
<< <i>stefanie - I do not have enough bullets in my six shooter to survive your gatling gun! I love your tokens and went back through this thread amazed at the variety of your collection (and absolutely fantastic pics). Tokens are so incredibly addictive....one wants to buy one everyday! >>
"I do not have enough bullets in my six shooter to survive your gatling gun!"
Thanks
I do have to go back through and fix the links for the missing images. I moved them awhile back and forgot to fix the links
Fantastic Thread. Surprised to only see one tax token. I love the oddball shapes, such as those elongated silver pieces. Here is another shape that hasn't been posted yet:
James Buck-cannon. James Buchanan political items usually don’t stir up much collector excitement, but this variety is the exception. I no longer own this example. I replaced it with a piece of equal quality in copper.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
<< <i>James Buck-cannon. James Buchanan political items usually don’t stir up much collector excitement, but this variety is the exception. I no longer own this example. I replaced it with a piece of equal quality in copper.
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isn't that a college course ?
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In 1861, the Philadelphia branch of the relief organization, the United States Sanitary Commission, began collecting monetary donations in order to supply Union soldiers with basic necessities and medical supplies. Although the Philadelphia branch raised $135,000 in the span of 2 years, the war effort demanded more supplies and support. The success of Sanitary Fairs in Chicago, Cincinnati and Boston encouraged the Philadelphia agency to experiment with its own Fair in June 1864. Local businesses and institutions donated their products and services to support the patriotic cause and exhibited a wide array of valuable goods and curiosities under one roof. Although the Sanitary Commission asked all members of society to support their countrymen, the spectacle was limited to those who could afford the admission prices.
Logan Square was chosen as the site for the Great Central Fair since it was large enough to accomodate the main building, which encompased approximately 200,000 square feet. William Strickland and Samuel Honeyman Kneass designed the symmetrical structure with Gothic details, the elevation and plan of which are pictured below. Union Avenue, the great central "Gothic" artery, bisected the Fair building from Eighteenth Street to Nineteenth Street. According to Charles J. Stille, who wrote a memorial of the Fair for the Sanitary Commission, "this great hall had all the vastness of the Cathedral's long drawn aisles and its moral impressiveness as a temple dedicated to the sublime work of charity and mercy." Various "departments" were organized along the corridors of this mini-town.
Here's a F-750L-1A Token these where sold in copper for a dime at the fair and the silver version for a half dollar to raise funds
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That one is pretty cool....you want to sell it?
Trains are always cool
Stefanie
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CoinsAreFun Toned Silver Eagle Proof Album
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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More CoinsAreFun Pictorials NGC
Stefanie
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<< <i>Hmmmmm, I guess I have to post all alone
Stefanie
But, I'm looking in!
Chris
Middlesex Shackleton 477a:
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
<< <i>stefanie - you are a prolific acquirer and it's hard to catch up with you!
Middlesex Shackleton 477a:
Very nice Catbert
And, btw..you have plenty of time to catch up to me
Stefanie
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"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
<< <i>stefanie - I do not have enough bullets in my six shooter to survive your gatling gun! I love your tokens and went back through this thread amazed at the variety of your collection (and absolutely fantastic pics). Tokens are so incredibly addictive....one wants to buy one everyday! >>
"I do not have enough bullets in my six shooter to survive your gatling gun!"
Thanks
I do have to go back through and fix the links for the missing images.
I moved them awhile back and forgot to fix the links
I guess it gives me an excuse to post them again
Stefanie
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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Hoard the keys.
I don't know what this thing is, but it's got a neat design...
Here's another that I have no idea about...
Hard timed token
Stefanie
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<< <i>James Buck-cannon. James Buchanan political items usually don’t stir up much collector excitement, but this variety is the exception. I no longer own this example. I replaced it with a piece of equal quality in copper.
Beautiful.......as usual
Stefanie
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Color on copper...what more can a person want
Stefanie
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“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
Newmismatist
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Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
Proud recipient of Y.S. Award on 07/26/08.
c1795 Norfolk #11 Conder token (thanks to CRO & their pics)
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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Gallery Mint Museum, Ron Landis& Joe Rust, The beginnings of the Golden Dollar
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Stefanie
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Side B is blank
I know that this is not very old but I love it!
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COOL FAUSTO coin. Was there ever a Merckx token??
1859 Boston MA
R-MA-B-77
Medal MS 63 BN
Bill Weber Collection
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What the heck???