Alter displayed a method to manufacture and purify bromine from salt wells, highly useful in the iron industry The world's first pedal quadracycle was shown See also Bryant Park – current park area on which the event was held 1939 New York World's Fair – a later World's Fair in New York City 1964 New York World's Fair – another World's Fair in New York City List of world expositions List of world's fairs References External links Full text of 'Official catalogue of the New-York exhibition of the industry of all nations. 1853', archive.org Guide to the New York Crystal Palace Records, New-York Historical Society New York Crystal Palace 1853 digital exhibit from the Bard Graduate Center Gallery World's fairs in New York City 1853 establishments in New York (state) 1854 disestablishments in New York (state) 1850s in New York City 1853 festivals 1854 festivals 19th century in Manhattan Bryant Park