Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition Association - Rules and Regulations - June 1, 1926 to December 1, 1926

Sep 21, 2026

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Sesqui-Centennial Exhibition Association rules establish how exhibitors may apply for space and how exhibit areas must be laid out, constructed, and maintained. The regulations specify pricing and payment schedules, application requirements including scaled floor plans and elevations, and constraints such as no subletting and non-obstruction of adjacent exhibits’ light. Additional sections define flooring standards, booth and façade design limits, construction levels for platforms and cases, railing requirements, counters and tables heights, and sign materials, size, placement, and aisle clearance for safe, harmonious presentation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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1. Application for Space

2. Flooring of Exhibit Spaces

3. Designs of Booths

4. Columns of Buildings

5. Construction Levels

6. Railings

7. Counters and Tables

8. Signs

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JUNE 1,1926-DECEMBER 1,1926
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The 150th Anniversary
of the
SIGNING
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Rules and Regulations
For the Information and Guidance of
Intending Participants
THE SESQUI-CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION ASSOCIATION
Phlladelphia,Pennsylvanla,U.S.A.
,5 | | | | | | sp D s ## Sesquicentennial International Exposition JUNE 1,1926—DECEMBER 1,1926 Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,U.S.A. ## Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of theSIGNING of the ## DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Rules Governing the Space Occupied by Exhibitorsand the Installation and Maintenance of Exhibits ### 1.APPLICATION FOR SPACE The price of space is $5.00 per square foot when taken by largecollective exhibits and includes aisle space to the middle of the aisle oraisles. Space for individual exhibits will be $5.00 per square foot,includ-ing aisles,save special advantageous locations which will be on a slidingscale and will not exceed $8.00. 25%of the payment must be made on the signing of the contract;25%in thirty days and the remainder when installation begins. Make all checks payable to The Sesqui-Centennial ExhibitionAssociation. No exhibitor is allowed to sublet any of the space allotted to him. Applications for space must be made in writing on forms whichwill be furnished upon application to the Director of Exhibits. Each application should state the width and breadth of the spacedesired,as a guide in allotting space,and the exhibitor should,after sending 1 in his application,work out,to a scale of %inch per foot,(a)a floorplan showing how his exhibit is to be arranged and of what the exhibitis composed;(b)a front elevation and such perspective views as maybe necessary to give a clear idea of the platforms,cases,signs,and schemesof color and decoration proposed,to the end that the ensemble of exhibitswhen the installation is complete,may present a generally harmonious andimpressive effect. ### 2.FLOORING OF EXHIBIT SPACES In the same group of exhibits in any Department,platforms shouldbe of the same height,434 inches above the surface of the foor.Thefoor space of an exhibit should be laid level,and may be covered withcarpets,linoleum,parquetry flooring,etc.,as may be approved by theChief of the Department. The Chief of any Department may authorize the entire omissionof platforms in groups of exhibits,which,in his opinion,would be moreappropriately installed without them. ### 3.DESIGNS OF BOOTHS Exhibitors will be permitted to construct booths and facades oftheir own design on their exhibit spaces,provided these do not obstructthe light of adjacent exhibits.The cornice line of such structure is fixedat a uniform height of 15 fet,but ornamental parts and special fxturesmay be raised to a greater height,with the approval of the Chief of theDepartment. ### 4.COLUMNS OF BUILDINGS All columns or other portions of the Exhibit Palace standingwithin the space of an exhibitor or marking its outline or standing

FAQs

How much does exhibit space cost and what is the payment schedule?

Space costs $5.00 per square foot for large collective exhibits and individual exhibits, with special advantageous locations on a sliding scale not exceeding $8.00. Payment requires 25% on signing, 25% within thirty days, and the remainder when installation begins.

What must an exhibitor submit with an application for space?

Applications must be written on forms furnished by the Director of Exhibits and state the desired width and breadth. After submitting the application, the exhibitor must work out a scaled floor plan showing arrangement and components, plus a front elevation and necessary perspective views of platforms, cases, signs, and color/decoration schemes.

What are the key requirements for booth construction and exhibit layout?

Booths and façades must not obstruct the light of adjacent exhibits, and construction must follow adopted construction levels measured from the main floor. Railings must be uniform in height, lie within exhibit floor space, and moving machinery must be enclosed by substantial railings for visitor safety.

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