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The Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858. Creator: Unknown
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The Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. R. H. Mackay. This industrial palace was erected for the purpose of holding within its walls the annual exhibitions of the Provincial Agricultural Association of Canada West...The walls are chiefly cast iron and [plate] glass, after the design, in a considerably modified sense, of the Crystal Palace of Hyde Park [in London]. The roof is of wood, covered with tin...affording the most perfect security against leakage, at least from any ordinary storm...Twenty-four ventilators, similar in size to those in the main building, ventilate the galleries...300 ten-feet squares, or 30, 000 feet of tin, upwards of 300, 000 feet of lumber, 9000 feet of glass, 36cwt. of nails, and 98 tons of cast iron, have been used in its construction. The girders were tested to a pressure of eight tons, which is far more than they will he required to sustain. The glass was imported by the builders from Messrs. Chance (Brothers), Birmingham...The cast-iron work - columns and girders - was prepared at the St. Lawrence Foundry, by William Hamilton and Son, founders and machinists. The architects were Messrs. Fleming and Schreiber; and the builders, Messrs. Smith, Burke, and Meldrum'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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The Crystal Palace at Toronto, Canada, 1858: A Marvel of Industrial Architecture This image showcases the Crystal Palace, an architectural wonder that graced Toronto, Canada, in 1858. The Palace was meticulously designed as the permanent home for the annual exhibitions of the Provincial Agricultural Association of Canada West. Its striking resemblance to London's Crystal Palace in Hyde Park was a testament to the global influence of this innovative architectural style. The Palace's primary structure was composed of cast iron and plate glass, with a wooden roof covered in tin. The roof's design ensured optimal protection against rain, providing a watertight barrier for the vast interior. The galleries were equipped with 24 ventilators, ensuring proper air circulation and maintaining a comfortable environment. The construction of this industrial palace was an impressive feat, with an estimated 300,000 feet of lumber, 30,000 feet of tin, 98 tons of cast iron, 36cwt. of nails, and 9000 feet of glass used in its creation. The girders underwent rigorous testing, sustaining a pressure of eight tons, far more than necessary for their intended purpose. The glass was imported from Messrs. Chance (Brothers) in Birmingham, while the cast-iron work, including columns and girders, was prepared at the St. Lawrence Foundry by William Hamilton and Son. The architectural genius behind the design was credited to Messrs. Fleming and Schreiber, and the construction was overseen by Messrs. Smith, Burke, and Meldrum. The Crystal Palace at Toronto was a symbol of progress and innovation, reflecting the industrial prowess of the burgeoning Canadian nation. This engraving, taken from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1858, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur and ingenuity of this architectural marvel.
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