1936 Texas Centennial Exposition

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkbp:attendance over 6 million
gptkbp:commemorates 100th anniversary of Texas independence
gptkbp:endDate 1936-11-29
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:1937_Paris_Exposition
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:Works_Progress_Administration
gptkb:legislative_body
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition
gptkbp:legacy Fair Park Art Deco buildings
increased tourism in Dallas
public art and monuments
gptkbp:location gptkb:Dallas,_Texas
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Pageant_of_Texas
Cultural performances
Educational programs
Children's activities
Art exhibitions
Musical performances
Fireworks displays
Historical reenactments
Dance performances
Livestock shows
Rodeos
Air shows
Food festivals
Science and industry exhibits
Military displays
Automobile displays
Aviation exhibits
Centennial Parade
Centennial Queen contest
Texas history pageants
gptkbp:notableExhibit gptkb:Hall_of_State
gptkb:Federal_Building
gptkb:Cotton_Bowl
gptkb:Esplanade_of_State
Texas Centennial Hall
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:A._M._Pate
gptkb:Jesse_H._Jones
gptkb:Donald_S._Nelson
gptkb:George_Dahl
gptkbp:organizedBy gptkb:State_of_Texas
gptkbp:precededBy 1935 California Pacific International Exposition
gptkbp:significantEvent dedication of Hall of State
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Texas_Centennial_Commission
gptkbp:startDate 1936-06-06
gptkbp:theme Texas history and progress
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Fair_Park
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fair_Park_National_Historic_Landmark_District
gptkb:Fair_Park,_Dallas,_Texas
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7