Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition
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The Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition was a showcase of innovative, experimental model houses demonstrating futuristic residential design and technology at the 1933–34 Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition canonical | 2 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition Context triple: [Century of Progress International Exposition, notableExhibit, Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition]
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A.
This Is Tomorrow (1956 exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery)
This Is Tomorrow was a groundbreaking 1956 exhibition at London’s Whitechapel Art Gallery that helped define British Pop Art and collaborative, multidisciplinary exhibition-making.
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B.
World's Fair
The World's Fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase nations' achievements in industry, culture, technology, and the arts.
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C.
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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D.
The House of Tomorrow
The House of Tomorrow is a 1949 Tex Avery animated short that satirically showcases a series of absurd, futuristic household gadgets and inventions.
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E.
U.S. Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58)
The U.S. Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58) was a landmark modernist exhibition building that showcased American culture, technology, and Cold War-era optimism through an open, glass-walled design by architect Edward Durell Stone.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition Target entity description: The Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition was a showcase of innovative, experimental model houses demonstrating futuristic residential design and technology at the 1933–34 Century of Progress World's Fair in Chicago.
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A.
This Is Tomorrow (1956 exhibition at Whitechapel Art Gallery)
This Is Tomorrow was a groundbreaking 1956 exhibition at London’s Whitechapel Art Gallery that helped define British Pop Art and collaborative, multidisciplinary exhibition-making.
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B.
World's Fair
The World's Fair is a large international exhibition designed to showcase nations' achievements in industry, culture, technology, and the arts.
-
C.
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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D.
The House of Tomorrow
The House of Tomorrow is a 1949 Tex Avery animated short that satirically showcases a series of absurd, futuristic household gadgets and inventions.
-
E.
U.S. Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58)
The U.S. Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair (Expo 58) was a landmark modernist exhibition building that showcased American culture, technology, and Cold War-era optimism through an open, glass-walled design by architect Edward Durell Stone.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
World's Fair attraction
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architectural exhibition ⓘ |
| architecturalStyleFeatured |
International Style
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Modernist architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Lakefront development in Chicago
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promotion of modern living ⓘ |
| country |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| endDate | 1934 ⓘ |
| exhibited |
glass-walled houses
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houses with integrated modern appliances ⓘ model houses ⓘ prefabricated houses ⓘ steel-framed houses ⓘ |
| focus |
domestic architecture of the future
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suburban living concepts ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
early large-scale display of modern residential architecture in the United States
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helped popularize prefabricated and steel housing systems ⓘ |
| influenced |
mid-20th-century American suburban housing
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public perception of modern home conveniences ⓘ |
| locatedAtEvent | Century of Progress International Exposition ⓘ |
| location | Chicago, Illinois, United States ⓘ |
| materialFeatured |
glass
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prefabricated panels ⓘ steel ⓘ |
| name | Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition ⓘ |
| notableExhibit |
Armco-Ferro House
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Crystal House ⓘ Florida Tropical House ⓘ Good Housekeeping Stran-Steel House ⓘ House of Tomorrow ⓘ Stran-Steel House ⓘ Wieboldt-Rostone House ⓘ |
| organizer |
Century of Progress International Exposition Corporation
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linked to:
Century of Progress Exposition Corporation
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| partOf | 1933–34 Century of Progress World's Fair ⓘ |
| purpose |
to demonstrate modern materials and construction methods
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to showcase experimental model houses ⓘ |
| startDate | 1933 ⓘ |
| technologyFeatured |
built-in kitchen appliances
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central air conditioning ⓘ electric household equipment ⓘ |
| theme |
futuristic residential design
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innovative housing technology ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Great Depression era
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linked to:
Great Depression
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| visitorExperience |
demonstrations of household technologies
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guided tours of model homes ⓘ |
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