Garden Palace Sydney_Teaser

from Historical Projects Hosted by David Jenkins

In 1879, Sydney built one of the most ambitious structures in its history — the Garden Palace — a colossal exhibition hall that rose in under a year, dazzled the world, and then vanished overnight in a catastrophic fire. In this episode of Historical Projects, David Jenkins and environmental expert Melinda Hale uncover the story of this forgotten giant, exploring its rapid rise, dramatic destruction, and the powerful lessons it offers modern leaders about ambition, risk, resilience, and legacy.

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This episode was published on October 15, 2026.

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