1893 World's Columbian Exposition
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Statements (178)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:art_exhibition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Benjamin_Harrison
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| gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
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| gptkbp:attendance |
27 million
Over 27 million |
| gptkbp:attraction |
over 27 million visitors
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| gptkbp:budget |
$28 million
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
400th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoted cultural exchange
Influenced art and architecture in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
Native American exhibits
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| gptkbp:date |
1893
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:the_White_City
cultural exhibits American ingenuity the latest in architecture the latest inventions |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:The_World's_Fair_Medal
gptkb:Horticultural_Hall gptkb:The_World's_Congress_of_Religions gptkb:The_Columbian_Guard gptkb:Women's_Building gptkb:The_World's_Columbian_Exposition's_Midway_Plaisance Transportation Building Electricity Pavilion 633 acres Art Palace Agricultural Hall Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building |
| gptkbp:exhibitor |
46 countries
Over 46 countries |
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
modern expos
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| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Chicago
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1893 World's Columbian Exposition
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:the_Women's_Building
the Agricultural Building the Machinery Hall the Ferris Wheel the Electric Tower |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Future world's fairs
future world's fairs |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
The City Beautiful movement
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| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:The_Chicago_World's_Fair_of_1933
the City Beautiful movement |
| gptkbp:introduced |
the concept of the midway
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| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
international exhibitors
world leaders |
| gptkbp:is_a_site_for |
gptkb:political_discussions
cultural exhibitions |
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
cultural performances
international diplomacy |
| gptkbp:is_attended_by |
U. S. President Grover Cleveland
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:diversity
innovation human achievement |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
new technologies
the first public aquarium |
| gptkbp:is_organized_by |
gptkb:Daniel_H._Burnham
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| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
gptkb:the_Gilded_Age
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| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:amusement_park
gptkb:The_White_City gptkb:metropolitan_area |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future expositions
Highlighted the importance of cultural exchange Promoted the arts and crafts movement Set a precedent for future international exhibitions Introduced the concept of the Ferris wheel Promoted the idea of public parks and recreation areas Showcased the diversity of American culture and society. Influenced the development of the American fairground tradition Encouraged the development of the Chicago skyline Encouraged the use of public art in urban spaces Influenced the design of public spaces in America Promoted urban planning and landscape architecture Showcased the use of electricity in public spaces Highlighted the role of women in society through the Women's Building Promoted the idea of cultural diplomacy through exhibitions Encouraged the establishment of museums and cultural institutions Showcased innovations in transportation and communication Influenced the development of the Chicago Park District Set standards for future exhibitions in terms of organization and design |
| gptkbp:local_attraction |
gptkb:island
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:American_history
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
gptkb:The_New_York_State_Building
gptkb:The_Alaska_Building gptkb:The_California_Building gptkb:The_Illinois_State_Building gptkb:The_Fisheries_Building gptkb:The_Court_of_Honor gptkb:The_Colorado_Building gptkb:The_Connecticut_Building gptkb:The_Idaho_Building gptkb:The_Illinois_Building gptkb:The_Louisiana_Building gptkb:The_Massachusetts_Building gptkb:The_Michigan_Building gptkb:The_Minnesota_Building gptkb:The_Mississippi_Building gptkb:The_Missouri_Building gptkb:The_Montana_Building gptkb:The_New_Jersey_Building gptkb:The_North_Carolina_Building gptkb:The_North_Dakota_Building gptkb:The_Pennsylvania_Building gptkb:The_Peristyle gptkb:The_Rhode_Island_Building gptkb:The_South_Carolina_Building gptkb:The_South_Dakota_Building gptkb:The_West_Virginia_Building gptkb:The_Wyoming_Building gptkb:The_Machinery_Hall gptkb:The_Columbian_Fountain gptkb:The_Statue_of_the_Republic gptkb:The_Iowa_Building gptkb:The_Women's_Building gptkb:The_Ohio_Building Agricultural exhibits Art galleries Cultural performances Historical exhibits Technological innovations Scientific exhibits The Transportation Building Artistic displays International exhibits The Agricultural Building The Grand Basin The Horticultural Building The Electricity Building The Mining Building The Nebraska Building The Forestry Building Electricity demonstrations Transportation exhibits Cultural pavilions The Liberal Arts Building The United States Government Building The Virginia Building Food exhibits Manufacturing exhibits The Alabama Building The Arkansas Building The Delaware Building The Georgia Building The Hawaii Building The Indiana Building The Kansas Building The Kentucky Building The Maryland Building The Nevada Building The Oregon Building The Tennessee Building The Texas Building The Utah Building The Washington Building The Wisconsin Building |
| gptkbp:notable_guest |
gptkb:Frederick_Law_Olmsted
gptkb:Mark_Twain gptkb:Thomas_Edison gptkb:Queen_Liliʻuokalani |
| gptkbp:opened |
May 1, 1893
October 30, 1893 |
| gptkbp:opening_ceremony |
May 1, 1893
October 30, 1893 |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Daniel_H._Burnham
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| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
scientific advancements |
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
private donations
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| gptkbp:related_model |
gptkb:future_exhibitions
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| gptkbp:showcases |
artistic achievements
American industry |
| gptkbp:significance |
Showcased American industrial and cultural achievements
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| gptkbp:theme |
Celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
economic growth
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| gptkbp:year |
1893
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