The Crystal Palace (1851 building)

The Crystal Palace was a large glass and iron structure built for the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, showcasing modern engineering and innovations. It featured extensive glass walls and a spacious interior, designed to display exhibits from around the world. Its innovative use of materials allowed for a vast, unobstructed interior space, symbolizing the industrial advances of the era. After the exhibition, the building was relocated to South London, where it continued to host events until it was destroyed by fire in 1936. The Crystal Palace is considered a pioneering example of architectural and engineering ingenuity during the Victorian period.