Cleveland's Great Lakes Exposition of 1936
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:exhibition
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:educational_institutions
local businesses civic groups |
| gptkbp:artworks |
local artists' works
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| gptkbp:attendance |
over 4 million visitors
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| gptkbp:closing_ceremony |
featured fireworks display
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
September 6, 1936
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| gptkbp:cuisine |
regional food specialties
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
showcased regional culture
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| gptkbp:duration |
six months
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
increased tourism
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| gptkbp:entertainment |
carnival rides
musical performances cultural exhibits |
| gptkbp:exhibition_theme |
the Great Lakes and their importance
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| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
over 100 acres
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| gptkbp:exhibitor |
various companies and organizations
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
part of the Great Depression recovery efforts
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
first major exposition in Cleveland
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cleveland's Great Lakes Exposition of 1936
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| gptkbp:impact |
boosted local economy
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| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future expositions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio
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| gptkbp:major_attraction |
the Midway
the Great Lakes Pavilion |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive local and national media coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
gptkb:historical_artifacts
youth programs educational workshops interactive displays community engagement activities transportation innovations natural history displays cultural heritage displays water sports demonstrations wildlife conservation exhibits industrial advancements maritime history displays boating exhibits environmental conservation exhibits fishing industry displays lake ecology displays recreational activities displays |
| gptkbp:notable_technology |
hydroelectric power demonstrations
advancements in shipping and navigation water conservation exhibits |
| gptkbp:notable_visitor |
gptkb:President_Franklin_D._Roosevelt
business leaders various state governors |
| gptkbp:opening_date |
June 6, 1936
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| gptkbp:performers |
gptkb:theater_productions
dance performances comedy acts |
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote tourism and industry
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| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Cleveland's_Great_Lakes_Exposition_of_1937
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| gptkbp:significance |
celebration of the Great Lakes region
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:Cleveland_Chamber_of_Commerce
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Cleveland's_Great_Lakes_Exposition_of_1937
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:lakes
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| gptkbp:year |
1936
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cleveland
gptkb:Cleveland,_Ohio |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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