Evolution of Expositions Through the Crystal Palace Era
The text traces early expositions beginning with Marquis d Aveze’s failed 1707 scheme at St. Cloud and successful Orsay show, leading to the Crystal Palace idea powered by government interest. It covers 19th century fairs in Paris 1855, Moscow and Copenhagen 1872, Vienna 1873, Philadelphia 1876, and notes costs, attendance, profits, and deficits shaping global exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chateau of St. Cloud
France
Chateau de Orsay
PSO
New York
Dubln
London
Moscow
Copenhagen
ISTO
Vienna
America
Great Expositions and the Rise of International Showcases
A history of major world expositions from Paris 1855 to London 1862, detailing the Palais de Industrie era, compound of 21 000 exhibitors led by France, and the shift to permanent architectural style, plus notes on Manchester 1857 and Florence 1861 and a humorous Ceylon tea planter story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palais de Industrie
France
Manchester
Italy
Florence
Ceylon
Admiral’s Flag: From Colonial Roots to Dewey Era Symbol
The article traces naval flag rank from Hopkins in 1775 through the evolution of pennants and blue flags, noting Farragut’s role and the 1869 arrangement that standardized flags. It ends by noting President Dewey now bears the revered admiral’s flag as a symbol of national pride and career achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Farragut
United States Navy
Continental Congress
Sek Hopkins
George Washington
Admiral Hopkins
Admiral Sopkins
Philadelphia
Alfred
Hopkins
John Paul Jones
Congress
Preble
Porter
Thompson
Isaac Touecey
Ee Ae
United States
Union
Toucey
Navy Yards
Charles Stewart
Hartford
Mizzen
Richard H. Dana
Miral
Adml
Department
Curious Historic Cannons and Rubber Boots
A fragmented 18th century style column notes diverse early cannon materials from leather to wool and even ice, with a tale of Russian and Swedish use. It also praises rubber footwear saving money and health, and a humorous Japan anecdote on lost-name labeling of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustavus Adolphus
Scotland
Alexander Haymilt
Sweden
India
Mexico
Petersburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paris
Dublin
Champ de Mars
Sve
Societe U Encouragement
Louis Philippe
Odier
Russia
Denmark
Austria
Belgium
Leeds
ISIT
England
ISSIL
Sir Joseph Paxton
Mer. Pax
Fox &Henderson
Nad
FAR
Admiral Dewey
Japan
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