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Museum of Science and Art, in Course of Construction, on the Kensington-Gore Estate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Museum of Science and Art, in Course of Construction, on the Kensington-Gore Estate, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Museum of Science and Art, in Course of Construction, on the Kensington-Gore Estate, [London], 1856. Iron building...purposed to contain the large and valuable collections...belonging to the Dept. of Science and Art; the important trade collection presented to the Royal Commission on the close of the Great Exhibition of 1851...It is not intended that this Museum should be merely an agreeable lounge or promenade to indulge or gratify curiosity alone, but is to be considered more as a National Institution, where every object of importance in science and art, from the earliest period to the present time, can be examined and studied with a view to the improvement of those who may visit the collections...it might very well be named a great instructional museum for the advancement of science and art...The building is constructed from designs and drawings...by Messrs. Charles D. Young and Co. engineers'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures the Museum of Science and Art, then in the midst of construction on the Kensington-Gore Estate in London during 1856. The iron building, purposed to contain the large and valuable collections belonging to the Department of Science and Art, was an essential addition to the city's cultural landscape. The Museum was not intended to be merely an agreeable lounge or promenade to indulge or gratify curiosity alone. Instead, it was considered a National Institution where every object of importance in science and art, from the earliest period to the present time, could be examined and studied with a view to the improvement of those who may visit the collections. With its focus on education and advancement, it might very well be named a great instructional museum for the advancement of science and art. The design and construction of this architectural marvel were overseen by Messrs. Charles D. Young and Co. engineers. The photograph offers a glimpse into the meticulous planning and execution of the project, with the intricate details of the iron structure clearly visible. The Museum of Science and Art was a testament to the innovative spirit of the time, reflecting the Victorian era's commitment to scientific and artistic progress. This photograph is a fascinating window into the past, offering a glimpse into the creation of an institution that would shape the future of education and culture in London and beyond.
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