The Crystal Palace Built in London: The First World's Fair (Fukashi-gi, November 2023 Issue) Publisher: Fukuinkan Shoten In 1851, the world's first World's Fair was held in London. The venue was a building made of iron and glass, commonly known as the Crystal Palace. It was designed by Paxton, a gardener who worked for a nobleman. The Crystal Palace, which was said to be an exhibit in itself, also reflected opinions against the event. What was the world's first World's Fair like?