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Exhibition Building Collection

The exhibition building has always been a symbol of cultural and historical significance, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of various cities around the world

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Lago in villa borghese, Lake in the park Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy

Lago in villa borghese, Lake in the park Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy, digitally restored reproduction from Vedute
altertum, ancient civilizations, ancient times, ancient world, antiquity, archive, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, body of water, building, buildings, central italy

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: In the Museum of the Louvre, Paris, 1880, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an

In the Museum of the Louvre, Paris, 1880, France, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century
1900s, 19th-century, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, culture, depiction, depictions, deserted, digital

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy, 1767, digital reproduction of an 18th century original

Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy, 1767, digital reproduction of an 18th century original, original date unknown
1 person, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy, contemporary, culture, depiction, depictions, digital, digitally, drawing, drawings, drawn

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: View of the Villa Borghese Palace, outside the Pinciana Gate, historic Rome, Italy

View of the Villa Borghese Palace, outside the Pinciana Gate, historic Rome, Italy
17th-century, attraction, attractions, black, black-and-white, black-white, building, buildings, central italy, contemporary, culture, depiction, depictions, deserted, digital, digitally, drawing

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Buenos Aires (engraving)

Buenos Aires (engraving)
1623892 Buenos Aires (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buenos Aires. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 March 1882)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Punjab Exhibition of Arts and Industry (engraving)

Punjab Exhibition of Arts and Industry (engraving)
1103276 Punjab Exhibition of Arts and Industry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punjab Exhibition of Arts and Industry)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Colony of Victoria (engraving)

The Colony of Victoria (engraving)
1596440 The Colony of Victoria (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Colony of Victoria. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 September 1889)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The New Zealand Industrial Exhibition (engraving)

The New Zealand Industrial Exhibition (engraving)
1610312 The New Zealand Industrial Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Zealand Industrial Exhibition)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Queens Visit to Edinburgh, Her Majesty reading her Answer to the Address in the Exhibition

The Queens Visit to Edinburgh, Her Majesty reading her Answer to the Address in the Exhibition Building (engraving)
1624623 The Queens Visit to Edinburgh, Her Majesty reading her Answer to the Address in the Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York opening the First Parliament of United Australia

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York opening the First Parliament of United Australia
1040503 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York opening the First Parliament of United Australia, the Speech from the Throne in the Exhibition Building, Melbourne (litho) by Hall

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Horticultural Gardens and Exhibition Building (engraving)

The Horticultural Gardens and Exhibition Building (engraving)
3636875 The Horticultural Gardens and Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horticultural Gardens and Exhibition Building)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Opening of the Bristol Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition (engraving)

Opening of the Bristol Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition (engraving)
1627370 Opening of the Bristol Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The State of Ireland, the Landlords Meeting at the Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving)

The State of Ireland, the Landlords Meeting at the Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving)
1623770 The State of Ireland, the Landlords Meeting at the Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The State of Ireland)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)

The International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving)
1622670 The International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Forestry Exhibition at Edinburgh)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b / w photo)

Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b / w photo)
5995393 Sydney: Ruins of the Exhibition Building (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Exhibition Building)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Design for the Conversion of the Exhibition-Building into a Tower 1000 Feet High (engraving)

Design for the Conversion of the Exhibition-Building into a Tower 1000 Feet High (engraving)
5213157 Design for the Conversion of the Exhibition-Building into a Tower 1000 Feet High (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Emperor of the French visiting the Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving)

The Emperor of the French visiting the Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving)
1610954 The Emperor of the French visiting the Exhibition Building at Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Winter Garden and Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving)

The Winter Garden and Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving)
1610201 The Winter Garden and Exhibition Building, Dublin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Winter Garden and Exhibition Building, Dublin)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Newcastle upon Tyne, 1887 (engraving)

Newcastle upon Tyne, 1887 (engraving)
1591672 Newcastle upon Tyne, 1887 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newcastle upon Tyne, 1887. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 July 1887)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Sydney Exhibition Building, destroyed by Fire, 22 September (engraving)

The Sydney Exhibition Building, destroyed by Fire, 22 September (engraving)
1061128 The Sydney Exhibition Building, destroyed by Fire, 22 September (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sydney Exhibition Building)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving)

The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving)
2773645 The Exhibition Building at South Kensington (engraving) by Prior, William Henry (1812-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exhibition Building at South Kensington)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Sketches of the Cruise of HMS Inconstant, with the Flying Squadron (engraving)

Sketches of the Cruise of HMS Inconstant, with the Flying Squadron (engraving)
1622130 Sketches of the Cruise of HMS Inconstant, with the Flying Squadron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Cruise of HMS Inconstant)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The International Exhibition, Entrance to the Horticultural Societys Gardens from the Exhibition

The International Exhibition, Entrance to the Horticultural Societys Gardens from the Exhibition Building (engraving)
1620374 The International Exhibition, Entrance to the Horticultural Societys Gardens from the Exhibition Building (engraving) by English School

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Worcester, Exhibition Building on Shrub-Hill (engraving)

Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Worcester, Exhibition Building on Shrub-Hill (engraving)
1621963 Exhibition of Arts and Industry at Worcester, Exhibition Building on Shrub-Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester, Procession in the Exhibition Building (engraving)

The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester, Procession in the Exhibition Building (engraving)
1594856 The Prince and Princess of Wales at Manchester, Procession in the Exhibition Building (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Unpacking the Art-Treasures at the Exhibition Building, Manchester

Unpacking the Art-Treasures at the Exhibition Building, Manchester, View from the Great Hall into the Transept
1587493 Unpacking the Art-Treasures at the Exhibition Building, Manchester, View from the Great Hall into the Transept (engraving) by English School

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The International Exhibition of 1862 (engraving)

The International Exhibition of 1862 (engraving)
1613043 The International Exhibition of 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Exhibition of 1862)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: The Cork National Industrial Exhibition (engraving)

The Cork National Industrial Exhibition (engraving)
1607540 The Cork National Industrial Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cork National Industrial Exhibition)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Aerial view exhibition building under construction

Aerial view exhibition building under construction
Aerial view of an exhibition building under construction; Louis-Emile Durandelle (French, 1839 - 1917); 1888 - 1889; Albumen silver print

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Buildings of the world Exhibitions, 19th century

Buildings of the world Exhibitions, 19th century
Exhibition buildings of world exhibitions in the 19th century: 1-3) Buildings for the World Exhibition 1893 in Chicago, USA: 1) Machine exhibition building, 2) Building for horticulture

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Exhibition buildings to world exhibitions in the 19th century

Exhibition buildings to world exhibitions in the 19th century
Exhibition buildings and floor plans of world exhibitions in the 19th century: 1) Paris 1855, Industry building; 2) Paris 1855, detail from the floor plan; 3) Paris 1867, floor plan; 4) Vienna 1873

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: hyde, public garden, recreation ground, playground, play area, public / municipal park

hyde, public garden, recreation ground, playground, play area, public / municipal park
Hyde Park, London, 1850. The Great Exhibition building. Unloading girders

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Source Size = 5079 x 1925

Source Size = 5079 x 1925
The Sydney Exhibition Building, Destroyed by Fire, September 22: the Exhibition Building and the Garden (Left); General View of the Exhibition Building and Grounds (Right)

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: THE HORTICULTURAL GARDENS AND EXHIBITION BUILDING. London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE HORTICULTURAL GARDENS AND EXHIBITION BUILDING. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Food Products Section, Varied Industries Building from Terrace of Southern California Counties

Food Products Section, Varied Industries Building from Terrace of Southern California Counties Bldg. Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, This image is from the Panama-California Exposition, in San Diego

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: East Wing, Science and Education Building Postcard. ca. 1915-1925

East Wing, Science and Education Building Postcard. ca. 1915-1925, This image is from the Panama-California Exposition, in San Diego, California in 1915

Background imageExhibition Building Collection: Postcard of General Motors Exhibit at Steel Pier. ca. 1929, 79N

Postcard of General Motors Exhibit at Steel Pier. ca. 1929, 79N. CASINO HALL-BOARDWALK END OF THE WORLD FAMOUS ATLANTIC CITY STEEL PIER, AT NIGHT, ATLANTIC CITY, N.J



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The exhibition building has always been a symbol of cultural and historical significance, showcasing the beauty and grandeur of various cities around the world. One such example is the Lago in Villa Borghese, located in Rome, Italy. This picturesque lake within the park Villa Borghese offers a serene setting for visitors to immerse themselves in nature's tranquility. Another notable they are be found at the Museum of Louvre in Paris, France. Dating back to 1880, this historic structure has stood as a testament to art and culture throughout centuries. A digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th-century painting allows us to envision its former glory. In Rome itself lies another architectural gem - Villa Borghese from 1767. Although the original date remains unknown, a digital reproduction of an 18th-century masterpiece transports us back in time to witness its splendor firsthand. Moving on from Rome but still capturing our attention are various exhibitions held worldwide during the 19th century. From Buenos Aires to Punjab, Victoria to New Zealand, these engravings depict bustling events that brought together arts and industries from different corners of the globe. Notable moments were also captured within exhibition buildings' walls: The Queen's visit to Edinburgh where Her Majesty read her answer amidst admiration; The Duke and Duchess opening Australia's first parliament with regal grace; And even beautiful horticultural gardens surrounding yet another stunning exhibition building. These glimpses into history remind us how these structures have served as witnesses to significant events while providing spaces for creativity and innovation. Whether it be through paintings or engravings, we can appreciate their timeless charm that continues captivating audiences even today.