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First World’s Fair Queen Victoria Opens Crystal Palace Exhibit
Queen Victoria opens the Crystal Palace exhibition with Albert at her side marking the first world fair. The piece notes Albert’s influence in starting the concept, describes early criticisms and setbacks, and highlights American and British roles in the era’s exposition history. It mentions figures like Joseph Paxton and Mrs. Potter Palmer and references notable expositions from 1851 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Miller
NEW York (Ap
Albert
Potter Palmer
Chicago
Crystal Palace
Joseph Paxton
Victoria