1851 Great Exhibition

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:exhibition
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Joseph_Paxton
gptkbp:attendance Over 6 million visitors
gptkbp:attendees 6 million
gptkbp:closing_date November 15, 1851
gptkbp:consequences Profitable
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:cultural_impact Showcased Victorian era innovation
gptkbp:date 1851
gptkbp:end_date November 1851
gptkbp:exhibition Crystal Palace became a concert venue
Crystal Palace became a museum
Crystal Palace was relocated
Glass and iron structure
gptkbp:exhibition_duration 6 months
gptkbp:exhibition_impact Promoted international cooperation
Stimulated economic growth
Promoted scientific research
Showcased global cultures
Encouraged public interest in science
Promoted the arts and crafts movement
Promoted international trade
Encouraged cultural exchange
Influenced urban planning
Set standards for future exhibitions
Encouraged the development of public parks
Encouraged the establishment of museums
Influenced architectural styles
Influenced design education
Highlighted advancements in transportation
Encouraged innovation in manufacturing
Fostered a sense of national pride
Highlighted advancements in communication
Showcased British Empire's industrial power
Showcased advancements in agriculture
Stimulated technological advancements
gptkbp:exhibition_theme Industry, Science, and Art
gptkbp:exhibition_venue 990,000 square feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1851 Great Exhibition
gptkbp:influence Inspired future world fairs
gptkbp:legacy Promoted industrial design
gptkbp:location gptkb:Crystal_Palace,_London
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions gptkb:The_Crystal_Palace
The Koh-i-Noor diamond
The first public toilet
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:George_Everest
gptkb:Charles_Darwin
gptkb:Queen_Victoria
gptkb:Michael_Faraday
gptkb:Charles_Babbage
gptkbp:opening_date May 1, 1851
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Prince_Albert
gptkbp:purpose Showcase industrial achievements
gptkbp:significance First international exhibition of manufactured products
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:British_government
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4