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Famous Philadelphians: Hermann Schwarzmann (1846–1891)

Christopher Munden May 12, 2016 No Comments

As chief engineer for the Centennial Exhibition Grounds, Hermann Schwarzmann transformed Fairmount Park into a world-class venue for the 1876 fair celebrating America’s 100th anniversary.

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