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1936 Texas Centennial Exposition
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https://gptkb.org/entity/1936_Texas_Centennial_Exposition
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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
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