The Crystal Palace was a large glass and iron structure built in 1851 for the Great Exhibition in London. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it showcased the industrial achievements of the time. The building was notable for its innovative use of materials and its vast size, covering 990,000 square feet. After the exhibition, the Crystal Palace was relocated to Sydenham Hill in 1852, where it became a popular venue for entertainment and exhibitions. It was destroyed by a fire in 1936, but its legacy remains as a symbol of Victorian engineering and design.