Imperial Austrian Exhibition
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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 | |
|---|---|
The Great Wheel at Earl's Court Exhibition Ground | |
| 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 |
Exhibitions and attractions
Three aspects of Austrian society were explored in different themed areas:
- There was a "Tyrolean Village" with lacemakers, woodcarvers, beer halls and cafes[4]
- A model underground salt mine reached by a slide[2]
- A Bohemia area opened by the Bohemian revivalist Count Lützow[5]
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]
