Lithograph, "Burning of the New York Crystal Palace," October 5, 1858

Summary

The Crystal Palace opened in New York City in 1853. The building, which covered an entire city block, housed exhibits for the Exposition of the Industry of All Nations world's fair. The building was destroyed in a massive fire on October 5, 1858. Miraculously, none of the 2,000 spectators in the Crystal Palace at the time were killed.

The Crystal Palace opened in New York City in 1853. The building, which covered an entire city block, housed exhibits for the Exposition of the Industry of All Nations world's fair. The building was destroyed in a massive fire on October 5, 1858. Miraculously, none of the 2,000 spectators in the Crystal Palace at the time were killed.

Artifact

Print (Visual work)

Subject Date

05 October 1858

Collection Title

Print Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.332.163

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in

Width: 14.75 in

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