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What was the main purpose of building the Crystal Palace in London?
What was the main purpose of building the Crystal Palace in London?
- To exhibit natural and artistic wonders.
- To showcase culture and industry from around the world
- To provide a venue for concerts and sporting events.
- To house the first World's Fair. (correct)
What was the Crystal Palace made of?
What was the Crystal Palace made of?
- Steel and concrete
- Aluminum and plastic
- Iron and plate glass (correct)
- Wood and glass
What influenced the design of the Crystal Palace?
What influenced the design of the Crystal Palace?
- Christian and Roman basilicas and English hothouses (correct)
- Chinese pagodas and Japanese temples
- Gothic cathedrals and French palaces
- English castles and Scottish manors
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- The Crystal Palace was built in London, England in 1851 by Joseph Paxton.
- It was built in 40 weeks and made of wood, iron, and plate glass.
- The design was based on glass hothouses and was pre-fabricated and modular.
- It had a vast hall with a flat roof and a barrel-vaulted transept.
- Cast plate glass was a newly available material used in its construction.
- It was lit with natural light only and had built-in systems for ventilation and draining rainwater from the roof.
- The purpose was to house the Great Exhibition, the first World's Fair, showcasing culture and industry from around the world.
- After the exhibition, it was used for concerts, sporting events, and shows of natural and artistic wonders.
- The design was influenced by Christian and Roman basilicas and English hothouses.
- It was destroyed by fire in 1936.
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