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Title: The Crystal Palace : its architectural history and constructive marvels
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "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.)
Author: Berlyn, Peter, 1819?-1885
Author: Fowler, Charles, Jr.
EBook No.: 44192
Published: Nov 16, 2013
Downloads: 405
Language: English
Subject: Crystal Palace (Great Exhibition, 1851, London, England)
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Crystal Palace : its architectural history and constructive marvels
Note: Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chris Curnow, Keith Edkins and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "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.)
Author: Berlyn, Peter, 1819?-1885
Author: Fowler, Charles, Jr.
EBook No.: 44192
Published: Nov 16, 2013
Downloads: 405
Language: English
Subject: Crystal Palace (Great Exhibition, 1851, London, England)
LoCC: Fine Arts: Architecture
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.