Throughout history, there have been so many great building and large architectural structures that boasts not just of its build or height but also its beauty. Especially for the western countries, the Industrial revolution led to so many great inventions. Queen Victoria inaugurated the Crystal Palace in 1851, and then it became one of the symbols of success in London. Much like any other grand architectural structure that is as grand and majestic as the building, the Crystal Palace costs £150,000 or around £13.1 million ($21 million US dollars) by today’s inflation adjusted conversion. Here are some other interesting facts about the Crystal Palace, its beauty, grandeur and downfall.

– The Crystal Palace was intended to be the sole venue of the Great Exhibition of 1851. This exhibition gathered more than 10,000 exhibitors around the world to showcase their latest inventions.

– The Palace measured almost a million square feet and was 1,851 feet long.

– Joseph Paxton is the designer of the Crystal Palace and it was engineered by Sir William Cubitt.

– A fountain towering nearly 30 feet in height, called the Crystal Fountain was surrounded by large elm trees.

– The building is considered the first structure to hold multiple public lavatories. Visitors are to pay a penny for use of the toilet room called Retiring Rooms.

– The exhibit lasted for half a year and then was later moved to Penge Place where concerts and other social and public events were held.

– Water towers and beautiful gardens were also built to add to the beauty of the Crystal Palace.

– At one time, the Palace featured stalls and booths that made it look more downtown and not as elegant or upscale as they wanted it to be. This was the time that the Crystal Palace was having financial difficulties when it comes to upkeep and maintenance and there were no enough visitors to go the place mostly because during the hours when they were open, people were still at their work or offices.

– The building faced many difficulties but the ultimate end of the Crystal Palace was when it was taken down by a large fire. Several people, including Winston Churchill saw the fire burn down the Crystal Palace. The fire was said to have started in one of the rooms of a female staff member.

The Crystal Palace left a very memorable and truly majestic history that people remember up until now. There had been other proposals on how to rebuild the structure but the insurance did not cover for the full reconstruction costs. Modern proposals include incorporating a hotel, a regional sports center or other leisure and entertainment hubs and structures.

The world’s love for everything big and grandeur never seems to fade. People will continue to create mind-boggling structures that will be bigger and better than the ones before it. The latest technology allows for these creations to be made faster, better, and stronger. Whether for power, fame or fortune, more and more structures will be built around the world to show that the world is indeed getting better and better in terms of technology and living standards.

Author Bio: Criss White is a writer for Bridal and Wedding Favors and writes about travel and wedding topics. To view some crystal favors, or to look at some wedding coasters, visit Bridal and Wedding Favors.

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