Statements (101)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:art_exhibition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Spirit_of_'76
|
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
Victorian architecture
|
| gptkbp:attendance |
over 10 million
over 10 million visitors |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
American innovation
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
November 10, 1876
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Belgium gptkb:Italy gptkb:Japan gptkb:Monarch gptkb:Russia gptkb:United_States gptkb:Austria-Hungary gptkb:tree |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoted international cooperation
showcased technological advancements highlighted the importance of cultural exchange Influenced architecture and design promoted international cooperation Introduced new technologies fostered a sense of national pride promoted the idea of public exhibitions highlighted industrial progress influenced urban planning in Philadelphia showcased American innovation Highlighted American culture celebrated American culture Showcased American industrial progress inspired future generations of inventors and artists encouraged the development of public parks encouraged the establishment of museums encouraged tourism in the U. S. influenced architecture in America promoted the arts and crafts movement sparked interest in science and education led to the establishment of the National Park Service inspired the creation of the Smithsonian Institution |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:Fairmount_Park
the Corliss Steam Engine the Statue of Liberty model the first telephone |
| gptkbp:exhibitor |
gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Brazil gptkb:Italy gptkb:Japan gptkb:Mexico gptkb:Monarch gptkb:United_States gptkb:Austria-Hungary gptkb:Native_American_tribe gptkb:tree |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Centennial Exposition
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Subsequent World's Fairs
subsequent World's Fairs |
| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:The_telegraph
gptkb:The_electric_light_bulb gptkb:The_telephone gptkb:The_steam_engine The phonograph The sewing machine The typewriter The Ferris wheel The ice cream maker The automobile The bicycle The electric motor The elevator The vacuum cleaner The washing machine The airplane The radio The cash register The computer The safety razor The television |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:The_Machinery_Hall
The Art Gallery The Memorial Hall The Main Exhibition Building |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
May 10, 1876
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Set the stage for future expositions
Influenced urban planning in Philadelphia influence on future expositions Established a tradition of World's Fairs in the U. S. |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
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| gptkbp:notable_guest |
gptkb:Alexander_Graham_Bell
gptkb:Frederick_Douglass gptkb:Mark_Twain gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant gptkb:Thomas_Edison |
| gptkbp:opened |
May 10, 1876
November 10, 1876 |
| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:United_States_Centennial_Commission
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:First_official_World's_Fair_in_the_United_States
celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence |
| gptkbp:theme |
American Independence
100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence |
| gptkbp:year |
1876
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