McCormick Place fire of 1967
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fire incident
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
reconstruction_of_McCormick_Place
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
conducted_by_Chicago_Fire_Department
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:H._A._Simon
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| gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit |
quick but insufficient
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| gptkbp:casualties |
7 deaths
30 injuries |
| gptkbp:causedBy |
faulty electrical wiring
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| gptkbp:cinematographyBy |
chaotic and dangerous
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| gptkbp:code |
influenced by the incident
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| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
wooden structures
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| gptkbp:defeated |
total loss of the building
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| gptkbp:events |
accidental fire
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
gptkb:American_Society_of_Association_Executives
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| gptkbp:fireDepartment |
gptkb:Chicago_Fire_Department
approximately 2 hours several months structural fire memorials established for victims remains a cautionary tale limited access to the site challenged by wind conditions determined negligence electrical malfunction extensively documented in reports highlighted safety lapses historical importance in fire safety history led to better building codes many firefighters injured rapid due to flammable materials released in 1968 implemented_in_Chicago |
| gptkbp:hasDepartment |
became a priority
improved after the incident enhanced for firefighters failed to activate increased in public consciousness influenced future fire drills prompted new laws |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
McCormick Place fire of 1967
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| gptkbp:impact |
led to changes in fire safety regulations
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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| gptkbp:mediaCoverage |
extensive national coverage
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| gptkbp:notableEvent |
largest_convention_center_fire_in_U.S._history_at_the_time
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| gptkbp:occursIn |
January 16, 1967
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| gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:Illinois_State
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| gptkbp:policeDepartment |
over 200 firefighters responded
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
outrage over safety standards
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| gptkbp:structureType |
exhibition center
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| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
increased awareness of fire safety
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