Award Medals of World’s Fairs & Expositions
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Welcome to ExpositionMedals.com, a guide for collectors of award medals from expositions and World’s Fairs in both America and Europe. Our website is designed to provide comprehensive information and resources for enthusiasts and collectors alike. This site is produced by Robert Fowler, a collector of these medals.
Medal Collections
Below you will find links to various expositions and fairs, each with its own detailed overview. First we have links to the American Expositions, listed in chronological order, followed by a list of European Expositions and World’s Fairs.
Once you follow the link to an exposition page, you will find a fascinating glimpse into the history and significance of each event, along with digital examples of the award medals and in-depth descriptions, covering the types of medals awarded, their design elements, and the historical context in which they were created.
American Expositions
- 1853, International Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations, New York
- 1876, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia
- 1884 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans
- 1893, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
- 1895, Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta
- 1897, Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville
- 1898, Trans Mississippi & International Exposition, Omaha
- 1901, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo
- 1901-1902, Interstate and West Indian Exposition, Charleston
- 1904, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis
- 1905, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland
- 1907, Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition, Norfolk
- 1909, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle
- 1915, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco
- 1915-1916, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego
- 1926, Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, Philadelphia
- 1933, Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago
- 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition, San Diego
- 1939, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco
- 1939-1940, New York World’s Fair, New York
- 1962, Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition), Seattle
- 1964-1965, New York World’s Fair, New York
- 1968, HemisFair ’68, San Antonio
- 1982, Knoxville International Energy Exposition (1982 World’s Fair), Knoxville
- 1984, Louisiana World Exposition, New Orleans
- US Regional – 1881 International Cotton Exposition – Atlanta
- US Regional – 1887 Piedmont Exposition – Atlanta
Europe Expositions
- International Expositions -London – Paris
- The Great Exhibition of 1851 – London England
- 1855 Paris Universal Exposition
- 1862 International Exposition – London England
- 1867 Paris Exposition
- 1873 Vienna World’s Fair
- 1878 Exhibition Universal – Paris
- 1879 Sydney International Exposition
- 1880 Melbourne Exhibition
- 1888 Barcelona Universal Exposition
- 1889 Paris World’s Fair & Exposition
- 1897 Brussels International Exposition
- 1900 Paris Universal International Exposition
Collector Resources
At the very bottom of every page, including this page, you will find valuable links to resources specifically for collectors. Whether you’re looking for information on how to start collecting, tips on acquiring award medals, or best practices for storing and displaying your collection, our resource section has you covered.
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1935 California-Pacific International Exposition Award Medals | San Diego History Showcase
Award medals from the 1935 California-Pacific International Exposition. Explore our detailed medal images and descriptions of San Diego’s historic event medals
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Award Medals of The Great Exhibition of 1851 – London England
The Great Exhibition London England Prize Medals – Crystal Plaace – 1851 Bronze Award medals, expo medal, 1851 exposition, exonumia, tokens, souvenir coins, 1851 expo.
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Medals 1933 Century of Progress Exposition Chicago
Explore the captivating world of medals from the 1933 Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. Dive into the artistry, history, and legacy of these commemorative pieces that celebrate a landmark event in technological innovation and architectural marvels.
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1853 New York World’s Fair Medals – Industry of All Nations
Discover the rare and historic medals from the 1853 New York International Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations. Explore a curated collection of numismatic art from the first World’s Fair held in the United States.
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1876 Centennial Exposition Medals – Philadelphia World’s Fair Awards
Explore the prestigious 1876 Centennial Exposition medals awarded at Philadelphia’s historic world’s fair. Discover the artistry and heritage of these bronze awards commemorating America’s 100th anniversary.
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1884 New Orleans World’s Fair Medals – Industrial & Cotton Exposition Collectibles
Delve into the numismatic history of the 1884 New Orleans World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition with our curated selection of medals. Discover the intricate designs and rich heritage of these collectible pieces from one of the most notable events of the 19th century
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1915 San Francisco Panama-Pacific International Exposition Medals
Medals of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition held in San Francisco CA. Awards medals, official medals, souvenir medals
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Medals 1887 Piedmont Exposition Atlanta GA
Explore the legacy of Atlanta’s 1887 Piedmont Exposition through our collection of award and commemorative medals. Grover Cleveland medals.
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The Medals of 1881 Atlanta International Cotton Exposition
The 1881 Atlanta International Cotton Exposition was a significant event in the history of the American South, and the medals that were awarded during the exposition were intended to commemorate the occasion. However, despite extensive research and numerous excavations, no actual medals from the event have ever been found. In this blog post, we explore…
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1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Medals
Discover the art and history of the medals awarded at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Explore the legacy of Portland’s monumental event through its commemorative medals.
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The Medals of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition – San Francisco’s Historic Fair
Discover the legacy of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition through the stunning medallions awarded in Chicago. Explore the art, history, and stories behind these cherished numismatic treasures
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1926 Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition at Philadelphia
Discover our curated collection of 1926 exposition medals, a treasure trove of authentic memorabilia from the Roaring Twenties. Dive into the history and craftsmanship of these unique collectibles, ideal for historians and collectors alike.