1884 World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chester_Alan_Arthur
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian
gptkbp:attendance Over 1.5 million
gptkbp:city gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:closing_date June 2, 1885
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoted cultural exchange
Promoted tourism in New Orleans
Showcased Southern culture
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted local economy
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:Electricity
6 months
Machinery
200 acres
Agricultural innovations
Agricultural Products
Cultural displays
Industrial advancements
gptkbp:exhibitor Over 1,000
gptkbp:exhibits Local crafts
Art displays
International exhibits
gptkbp:historical_significance First World's Fair in the Southern U. S.
Set a precedent for future fairs.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1884 World's Fair
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for Exposition Hall
gptkbp:launch_date December 16, 1884
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future expositions
gptkbp:local_attraction gptkb:The_Cotton_Exchange
gptkb:The_Machinery_Hall
The Electric Light
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Orleans
gptkbp:notable_guest gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Grover_Cleveland
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:opening_ceremony June 2, 1885
December 16, 1884
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:World's_Industrial_and_Cotton_Centennial_Exposition
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:1876_Centennial_Exposition
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Cotton_States_and_International_Exposition
gptkb:Louisiana_Purchase_Exposition
gptkbp:significance Showcased advancements in technology
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:United_States_government
gptkbp:successor gptkb:1888_Barcelona_Universal_Exposition
gptkbp:sustainability Promoted sustainable practices
gptkbp:theme Industry and Agriculture
gptkbp:transportation Railroad access
Streetcar service
Riverboat access
gptkbp:year 1884