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Imperial Austrian Exhibition


The Imperial Austrian Exhibition world's fair was held at Earl's Court in London in 1906. It opened on 20 June and closed on 6 October.

Three aspects of Austrian society were explored in different themed areas:

Exhibitors included the photographer Josef Jindřich Šechtl, and the bronze goods manufacturer Kalmar who won a bronze prize. There was also an Austrian restaurant.

The exhibition was the last use of the Great Wheel, a 94.5-metre (310 ft) tallFerris wheel which was the world's tallest from its opening in 1895 until 1900. It was demolished in 1907.


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