Finnish Universal Exhibition
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BIE-classUnrecognized exposition
NameFinnish Universal Exhibition
Visitors90 000
Organized byJ V Snellman
| Finnish Universal Exhibition | |
|---|---|
 Alexander II of Russia, Alexander III of Russia, Maria Alexandrova and Maria Feodorovna at the exhibition | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
| Name | Finnish Universal Exhibition |
| Visitors | 90 000 |
| Organized by | J V Snellman |
| Location | |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Venue | Kaivopuisto Park |
| Coordinates | 60°09′25″N 24°57′25″E / 60.15694°N 24.95694°E |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 1 July 1876 |
| Closure | mid September 1876 |
The first Finnish Universal Exhibition was held in Helsinki in 1876.[1][2] the exhibition had been suggested in 1868, but was impacted by the great famine.[3]
The fair was held at Kaivopuisto Park, led by J.V.Snellman and Theodor Höijeriltä was an architect.[3]
The 1679[3] exhibitors included one showing a Finnish Steam Locomotive Class A5.[4]