In the early 20th century Valencia was an industrialised city. The silk industry had disappeared, but there was a large production of hides and skins, wood, metals and foodstuffs, this last with substantial exports, particularly of wine and citrus. Small businesses predominated, but with the rapid mechanisation of industry larger companies were being formed. The best expression of this dynamic was in the regional exhibitions, including that of 1909 held next to the pedestrian avenue L'Albereda (Paseo de la Alameda), which depicted the progress of agriculture and industry. Among the most architecturally successful buildings of the era were those designed in the Art Nouveau style, such as the North Station (Gare du Nord) and the Central and Columbus markets. COUNT 5
QSN1 What were Valencia's main food exports in the early 20th century? ANS1 wine and citrus QSN2 When was an exhibition held that showed agricultural and industrial progress? ANS2 1909 QSN3 What architectural style was particularly successful? ANS3 Art Nouveau QSN4 What station was built in the Art Nouveau style? ANS4 North Station (Gare du Nord) QSN5 What markets were built in the Art Nouveau style? ANS5 Central and Columbus