Historedia
Person

James Sellars

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1888

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Sellars, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry opens in Glasgow

    1888

    Role: Architect

    1. 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowArchitectural Design

      James Sellars designed the exhibition buildings in an oriental style suitable for wood, prioritizing ease of dismantling.

    2. 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowCommercial Participation

      Scottish firms made up two-thirds of exhibitors, with Doulton & Co presenting the Doulton Fountain to the city.

    3. 8 May 1888 to November 1888 · Kelvingrove Park, GlasgowOpening Ceremony

      The Prince of Wales opened the exhibition as honorary president on 8 May 1888, marking the start of the event in Kelvingrove Park.

Sources

  1. International Exhibition of Science, Art and Industry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-01