The Crystal Palace Museum
Introduction
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The Crystal Palace Museum
Image: © Robin Drayton Taken: 15 Sep 2012
The Crystal Palace was constructed for the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851. It was reconstructed at this site in Sydenham and reopened in 1854. The museum houses many objects and documents relating to events that took place in the building and grounds over the years from 1851 through to 1936 when it burnt down. This building dates from about 1880 and was built to house the Crystal Palace Company's School of Practical Engineering.
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Image Location
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51.419704
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