Philadelphia Centennial Exposition

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architectural_style Victorian
Inspired the design of future exhibition buildings
Promoted the use of iron and glass
gptkbp:attendance Over 10 million visitors
gptkbp:closing_date November 10, 1876
gptkbp:community_impact Promoted education and learning
Stimulated economic development
Encouraged the growth of cities
gptkbp:cultural_impact Showcased American innovation
Promoted international trade
Fostered national pride
gptkbp:exhibitor gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Great_Britain
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Industrial_Revolution
Post-Civil War America
Rise of American nationalism
Cultural exchange between nations
Technological advancements of the 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Philadelphia Centennial Exposition
gptkbp:impact_on_technology Showcased advancements in manufacturing
Highlighted the importance of electricity
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Telecommunications
gptkb:Writer
Sewing machine
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future expositions
gptkbp:location gptkb:Philadelphia,_Pennsylvania
gptkbp:major_attraction gptkb:The_Machinery_Hall
The Main Building
The Art Gallery
gptkbp:notable_exhibition gptkb:The_Centennial_Bell
gptkb:The_Corliss_Steam_Engine
The Statue of Liberty model
gptkbp:opening_date May 10, 1876
gptkbp:purpose Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United States
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Pan-American_Exposition
gptkb:Exposition_Internationale
gptkb:Louisiana_Purchase_Exposition
gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
gptkb:Exposition_Universelle
gptkbp:significance gptkb:First_official_World's_Fair_in_the_United_States
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Pennsylvania_Railroad
Various state governments
Centennial Board of Finance
gptkbp:theme Industry, Art, and Science
gptkbp:year 1876
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bell's_electric_sound_receiver
gptkb:Bell's_electric_sound_transmitter
gptkb:Bell's_electric_voice_machine
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4