The Imperial Austrian Exhibition world's fair was held at Earl's Court in London in 1906.[1] It opened on 20 June[2] and closed on 6 October.[3]
Imperial Austrian Exhibition | |
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Overview | |
BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
Name | Imperial Austrian Exhibition |
Area | Earl's Court |
Location | |
City | London |
Timeline | |
Opening | 20 June 1906 |
Closure | 6 October 1906 |
Three aspects of Austrian society were explored in different themed areas:
Exhibitors included the photographer Josef Jindřich Šechtl,[6] and the bronze goods manufacturer Kalmar who won a bronze prize.[7] There was also an Austrian restaurant.[8]
The exhibition was the last use of the Great Wheel, a 94.5-metre (310 ft) tall[9][10] Ferris wheel which was the world's tallest from its opening in 1895 until 1900. It was demolished in 1907.[3]