| Finnish Universal Exhibition | |
|---|---|
 Alexander II of Russia, Alexander III of Russia, Maria Alexandrova and Maria Feodorovna at the exhibition | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
| Name | Finnish Universal Exhibition |
| Visitors | 90 000 |
| Organized by | J V Snellman |
| Location | |
| Country | Grand Duchy of Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Venue | Kaivopuisto Park |
| Coordinates | 60°09′25″N 24°57′25″E / 60.15694°N 24.95694°E / 60.15694; 24.95694 |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 1 July 1876 |
| Closure | mid September 1876 |
The first Finnish Universal Exhibition was held in Helsinki in 1876. the exhibition had been suggested in 1868, but was impacted by the great famine.
The fair was held at Kaivopuisto Park, led by J.V.Snellman and Theodor Höijeriltä was an architect.
Exhibits
The 1679 exhibitors included one showing a Finnish Steam Locomotive Class A5.
Visitors
Alexander II of Russia, Alexander III of Russia, Maria Alexandrovna and Maria Feodorovna visited 2 weeks after the fair opened. 93000 tickets were redeemed.
See also
References
- Pelle, Findling, ed. (2008). "Appendix D:Fairs Not Included". Encyclopedia of World's Fairs and Expositions. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 422. ISBN 978-0-7864-3416-9.
- "general_history-encountering-foreignness.pdf" (PDF). Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ^ "Kaivopuisto | Vihreät sylit" (in Finnish).
- "Ikkunat Auki". Retrieved 14 September 2021.