This beautiful building, destroyed through proximity to a burning church, a year ago, has been rebuilt by W. L. Schaffer, President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and was re-opened on the 5th of January. It is 200 feet deep by 75 feet wide. The main hall for exhibitions is 140 feet long, 70 feet wide, and 30 feet high. As a measure of safety to a large audience in case of fire, there are seven doors leading from the building.

" A grand concert was given in order to test its audiphonic powers, and it was pronounced a complete success. Horticultural Hall was, with all its supposed faults, an almost indispensable building to Philadelphians, and one of which they were always proud, and the congratulations to the President of the Horticultural Society, in the re-erection of the beautiful building were on the re-opening numerous and sincere".

In July No. of 1882 :

" With the rebuilding of the hall by the President, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is ready to resume its annual exhibitions, for which it has always been so famous. It has just issued its programme for the year. September 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd is the time set apart for the annual exhibition. The premiums are very good, $30 and $25 for the best twenty-five ornamental plants and other flowers. Cut flowers, designs, fruits and vegetables receive due attention. A. W. Harrison, Recording Secretary, Philadelphia, will furnish programmes to all applicants".

And in November, 1882: