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.

Exhibitions and attractions

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

There was a "Tyrolean Village" with lacemakers, woodcarvers, beer halls and cafes
A model underground salt mine reached by a slide
A Bohemia area opened by the Bohemian revivalist Count Lützow

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 tall Ferris wheel which was the world's tallest from its opening in 1895 until 1900. It was demolished in 1907.