The Great Exhibition wide and was constructed from cast iron-frame components and glass made almost exclusively in Birmingham and Smethwick. From the interior, the building's large size was emphasized with trees and statues; this served, not only to add beauty to the spectacle, but also to demonstrate man's triumph over nature. The Crystal Palace was an enormous success, considered an architectural marvel, but also an engineering triumph that showed the importance of the Exhibition itself. The building was later moved and re-erected in 1854 in enlarged form at Sydenham Hill in south London, an area that was renamed Crystal Palace. It was destroyed
Crystal Palace, London access through the installation of three lifts; this work was completed by the end of March 2013. There have been past proposals to connect Tramlink to Crystal Palace, with mayoral candidates citing the desirability of the initiative. The area is served by multiple bus routes, many of which terminate at Crystal Palace Bus Station. These services include routes N2, 3/N3, N63, 122, N137, 157, 202, 227, 249, 322, 358, 363, 410, 417, 432, 450 and 931. The nearest major international airports are Heathrow and Gatwick. London City Airport and Biggin Hill Airport are also nearby. Marie Stopes, early promoter of