The Crystal Palace

The Crystal Palace was a large glass and iron structure built in London for the Great Exhibition of 1851, showcasing industrial innovation and culture. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it spanned 1,850 feet in length and featured thousands of glass panes, highlighting the era’s advancements in engineering. The exhibition attracted millions of visitors and symbolized the height of the British Industrial Revolution. After the exhibition, the Palace was relocated to south London, where it operated as a public space until it was destroyed by fire in 1936. Today, it remains a significant landmark in architectural history.