What made the Crystal Palace noteworthy?

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The Crystal Palace was built to house the Great Exhibition of 1851, which was a showcase of industrial progress and technology. As such, the building itself became a symbol of this progress and technology, and a monument to the achievements of the Industrial Revolution. It was constructed mainly of cast iron and glass, but not unbreakable glass. It did not become the urban home of the queen, nor did it highlight the achievements of women (although women did participate in the Great Exhibition). Its design was completed in a relatively short time, and it took only a few months to construct.

What Made the Crystal Palace Noteworthy