This illustration dates to the 1870s and shows the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill, a wealthy suburb in the area of London. It was an enormous glass and iron structure that was built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition held in 1851 in Hyde Park in London. The Exhibition was Prince Albert's idea to showcase the industrial achievements of Great Britain. Other countries, including the United States, Russia, and Egypt exhibited as well. The Crystal Palace was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. Shown here is the interior of the high, barre-vaulted transept thatran across the center of the building. It wa
This illustration dates to the 1870s and shows the Crystal Palace at Sydenham Hill, a wealthy suburb in the area of London. It was an enormous glass and iron structure that was built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition held in 1851 in Hyde Park in London. The Exhibition was Prince Albert's idea to showcase the industrial achievements of Great Britain. Other countries, including the United States, Russia, and Egypt exhibited as well. The Crystal Palace was designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. Shown here is the interior of the high, barre-vaulted transept thatran across the center of the building. It was deisgned to be positioned at 90 degrees to the main gallery and incorporated into it several tall elm trees that otherwise would have been cut down.
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