The Crystal Palace : its architectural history and constructive marvels by Berlyn et al.
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"The Crystal Palace: Its Architectural History and Constructive Marvels" by Berlyn et al. is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the architectural significance and engineering feats behind the construction of the Crystal Palace, a monumental structure that played a pivotal role in the Great Exhibition of 1851. The book discusses not only the design elements and materials used but also details the collaborative efforts involved in
its creation. At the start of the book, the authors set the stage by addressing the overwhelming interest and prior discussions surrounding the Crystal Palace's architectural marvel. They express their intent to provide a thorough account of the building's design and construction from the perspective of those involved in the project. The opening sections highlight the formation of a building committee tasked with choosing a suitable site, the challenges they faced, and their decision-making process in organizing a public competition for the building's design. These preliminary remarks establish the importance of the Crystal Palace as a symbol of industrial progress and architectural innovation in the context of its time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Berlyn, Peter, 1819?-1885 |
|---|---|
| Author | Fowler, Charles, Jr. |
| Title | The Crystal Palace : its architectural history and constructive marvels |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | NA: Fine Arts: Architecture |
| Subject | Crystal Palace (Great Exhibition, 1851, London, England) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44192 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 828 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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