1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition)
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The 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair, officially the Century of Progress Exposition, was a major international exposition celebrating Chicago’s centennial and showcasing modern science, technology, and architecture during the Great Depression.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| 1933 Chicago World's Fair | 1 |
| 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition) canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition) Context triple: [1929 Barcelona International Exposition, followedBy, 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition)]
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New York World's Fair
The New York World's Fair was a major international exposition held in Queens, New York, in the 1960s that showcased futuristic technology, architecture, and consumer products to millions of visitors.
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B.
World’s Columbian Exposition
The World’s Columbian Exposition was the grand 1893 Chicago world’s fair that showcased neoclassical architecture, technological innovation, and urban planning ideals that helped shape modern American cities.
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C.
1904 World's Fair
The 1904 World's Fair, officially the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, was a major international exposition showcasing technological innovation, global cultures, and American progress at the turn of the 20th century.
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D.
1962 World’s Fair
The 1962 World’s Fair, officially known as the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle, was a major international exposition focused on space-age technology and the future, leaving a lasting legacy in the city’s skyline and infrastructure.
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E.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, was a major international exposition held to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase and showcase technological, cultural, and artistic achievements of the era.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition) Target entity description: The 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair, officially the Century of Progress Exposition, was a major international exposition celebrating Chicago’s centennial and showcasing modern science, technology, and architecture during the Great Depression.
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A.
New York World's Fair
The New York World's Fair was a major international exposition held in Queens, New York, in the 1960s that showcased futuristic technology, architecture, and consumer products to millions of visitors.
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B.
World’s Columbian Exposition
The World’s Columbian Exposition was the grand 1893 Chicago world’s fair that showcased neoclassical architecture, technological innovation, and urban planning ideals that helped shape modern American cities.
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C.
1904 World's Fair
The 1904 World's Fair, officially the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, was a major international exposition showcasing technological innovation, global cultures, and American progress at the turn of the 20th century.
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D.
1962 World’s Fair
The 1962 World’s Fair, officially known as the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle, was a major international exposition focused on space-age technology and the future, leaving a lasting legacy in the city’s skyline and infrastructure.
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E.
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition, also known as the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, was a major international exposition held to celebrate the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase and showcase technological, cultural, and artistic achievements of the era.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international exposition
ⓘ
world's fair ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Art Deco
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Streamline Moderne ⓘ |
| category |
History of Chicago
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World's fairs in the United States ⓘ |
| cityAnniversary | 100th anniversary of Chicago's incorporation ⓘ |
| closingDate | 1934-10-31 ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| economicContext | held to boost morale during Great Depression ⓘ |
| featuredExhibit |
Ford Motor Company pavilion
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General Motors pavilion ⓘ Hall of Religion ⓘ Hall of Social Science ⓘ Hall of States ⓘ Sears, Roebuck and Company pavilion ⓘ |
| featuredStructure |
Federal Building
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Hall of Science ⓘ Sky Ride ⓘ Streets of Paris concession ⓘ Travel and Transport Building ⓘ |
| followedBy |
Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne (1937)
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surface form:
1937 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne
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| heldDuring | Great Depression ⓘ |
| hostCity | Chicago ⓘ |
| introducedTechnology |
advances in aviation
ⓘ
modern household appliances ⓘ neon lighting displays ⓘ streamlined industrial design ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| legacy |
influenced modern exhibition design
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promoted Chicago as a modern industrial city ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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surface form:
Chicago
Illinois ⓘ |
| motto | Science Finds, Industry Applies, Man Conforms ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
demonstrations of color television
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scientific and industrial demonstrations ⓘ |
| officialName |
Century of Progress International Exposition
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surface form:
A Century of Progress International Exposition
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| openingDate | 1933-05-27 ⓘ |
| organizedBy | Century of Progress Exposition Corporation ⓘ |
| precededBy | 1929 Barcelona International Exposition ⓘ |
| purpose | celebrate Chicago centennial ⓘ |
| shortName |
Century of Progress International Exposition
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surface form:
Century of Progress Exposition
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| sponsoredBy | major American corporations ⓘ |
| theme |
modern architecture
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science and technology ⓘ |
| venue |
Lakefront on Lake Michigan
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Near South Side ⓘ
surface form:
Near South Side of Chicago
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| visitorCount | approximately 39 million visitors ⓘ |
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Subject: 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition) Description of subject: The 1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair, officially the Century of Progress Exposition, was a major international exposition celebrating Chicago’s centennial and showcasing modern science, technology, and architecture during the Great Depression.
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