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The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. Creator: Unknown
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The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East), 1850. In the view of the Building Works looking East - which was taken from an elevated position on the south side of the building - are seen the different stages of construction; thus, the three tiers of columns and trussed girders of the great aisle and transept are prominently shewn. In the foreground are lying the four largest trussed girders, for connecting the angles of the great aisle and transept, and carrying the roof of the transept: each of these girders is 72 feet long. The ribs of the roof of the transept... are also seen; and also a truck, drawn by two horses, by which the girders are conveyed to their destination. On the right of the picture are seen the carpenters busily engaged in laying the floors'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This photograph print, titled 'The Great Exhibition of 1851 - General View of the Works - (Looking East)', offers a fascinating glimpse into the construction process of one of the most significant cultural events in 19th century Britain. Taken from an elevated position on the south side of the building, the image reveals various stages of construction in progress. The three tiers of columns and trussed girders of the great aisle and transept are prominently displayed, with the four largest trussed girders for connecting the angles of the great aisle and transept lying in the foreground. Each of these girders measures an impressive 72 feet in length. The ribs of the roof of the transept, as well as a horse-drawn truck, are also visible in the image. The carpenters are seen busily engaged in laying the floors, while a horse-drawn vehicle and ladders are employed to transport materials and access higher areas. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, provides a unique record of the construction site during the build-up to the Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, which took place in Hyde Park, Kensington, London, England. Sir Joseph Paxton, the visionary architect, oversaw the project, and this photograph testifies to the technological innovations and labor-intensive efforts required to bring his grand design to life. The image captures the spirit of progress and industry that characterized the Victorian era, making it an invaluable historical document.
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