1876 Democratic National Convention
The 1876 Democratic National Convention assembled in St. Louis just nine days after the conclusion of the Republican National Convention in Cincinnati.
| 1876 presidential election | |
| Nominees Tilden and Hendricks | |
| Convention | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | June 27–29, 1876 |
| City | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Venue | Merchants Exchange Building |
| Candidates | |
| Presidential nominee | Samuel Tilden of New York |
| Vice presidential nominee | Thomas Hendricks of Indiana |
This was the first political convention held west of the Mississippi River. St. Louis was notified in February 1876 that it had been selected. Among the events was a fireworks display from the top of the Old Courthouse.
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