Century of Progress Exposition Corporation
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Century of Progress Exposition Corporation was the organizing body responsible for planning and managing Chicago’s 1933–1934 “Century of Progress” World’s Fair, a major international exposition celebrating scientific and technological innovation.
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How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11197989 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation Context triple: [1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair, organizedBy, Century of Progress Exposition Corporation]
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World’s Columbian Exposition Company
The World’s Columbian Exposition Company was the corporate entity responsible for planning, financing, and managing the 1893 Chicago world’s fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage.
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Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority is a municipal corporation in Chicago that owns and operates major lakefront convention and tourism facilities, including Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
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Century of Progress International Exposition
The Century of Progress International Exposition was Chicago’s 1933–34 world’s fair, celebrating the city’s centennial and showcasing modern science, technology, and industrial innovation.
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D. H. Burnham & Company
D. H. Burnham & Company was a prominent late 19th- and early 20th-century American architectural firm led by Daniel H. Burnham, known for its influential skyscraper designs and major urban planning projects.
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Skyway Concession Company
Skyway Concession Company is a private consortium that operates and manages the Chicago Skyway toll bridge under a long-term lease agreement with the City of Chicago.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation Target entity description: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation was the organizing body responsible for planning and managing Chicago’s 1933–1934 “Century of Progress” World’s Fair, a major international exposition celebrating scientific and technological innovation.
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A.
World’s Columbian Exposition Company
The World’s Columbian Exposition Company was the corporate entity responsible for planning, financing, and managing the 1893 Chicago world’s fair celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage.
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B.
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority is a municipal corporation in Chicago that owns and operates major lakefront convention and tourism facilities, including Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
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C.
Century of Progress International Exposition
The Century of Progress International Exposition was Chicago’s 1933–34 world’s fair, celebrating the city’s centennial and showcasing modern science, technology, and industrial innovation.
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D.
D. H. Burnham & Company
D. H. Burnham & Company was a prominent late 19th- and early 20th-century American architectural firm led by Daniel H. Burnham, known for its influential skyscraper designs and major urban planning projects.
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E.
Skyway Concession Company
Skyway Concession Company is a private consortium that operates and manages the Chicago Skyway toll bridge under a long-term lease agreement with the City of Chicago.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
nonprofit corporation
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organizing committee ⓘ world's fair organizing body ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
City of Chicago
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State of Illinois ⓘ
linked to:
Illinois
business leaders in Chicago ⓘ industrial corporations ⓘ scientific organizations ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| eventEndYear | 1934 ⓘ |
| eventLocation |
Chicago
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Lakefront of Lake Michigan in Chicago ⓘ
linked to:
Chicago Lakefront
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| eventStartYear | 1933 ⓘ |
| eventTheme |
progress
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scientific innovation ⓘ technological innovation ⓘ |
| eventType |
World’s Fair
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linked to:
World's Fair
international exposition ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation |
Chicago, Illinois
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linked to:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| industry |
event management
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exposition organization ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Chicago
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linked to:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Illinois ⓘ |
| name | Century of Progress Exposition Corporation ⓘ |
| notableFor |
emphasis on science and technology in public education
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large-scale lakefront fairground development in Chicago ⓘ organizing one of the major American world’s fairs of the 20th century ⓘ |
| organizedEvent |
Century of Progress International Exposition
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Chicago World’s Fair (1933–1934) ⓘ |
| purpose |
to celebrate a century of Chicago’s growth and progress
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to showcase advances in science and technology ⓘ to stimulate economic activity in Chicago ⓘ |
| role |
coordinating exhibits and pavilions
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fundraising for the Century of Progress International Exposition ⓘ managing the Century of Progress International Exposition ⓘ overseeing construction of fairgrounds ⓘ planning the Century of Progress International Exposition ⓘ publicity and promotion of the fair ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Great Depression era
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linked to:
Great Depression
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Subject: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation Description of subject: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation was the organizing body responsible for planning and managing Chicago’s 1933–1934 “Century of Progress” World’s Fair, a major international exposition celebrating scientific and technological innovation.
Referenced by (6)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
1933–1934 Chicago World's Fair (Century of Progress Exposition)
Century of Progress International Exposition
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organizedBy
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Century of Progress Exposition Corporation
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linked to: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation
linked to: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation
Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition
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organizer
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Century of Progress International Exposition Corporation
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linked to: Century of Progress Exposition Corporation