St. Louis World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architectural_feature gptkb:Palace_of_Fine_Arts
gptkb:concert_hall
The Grand Basin
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:attendance 20 million
gptkbp:closing_ceremony December 1, 1904
gptkbp:closing_date December 1, 1904
gptkbp:collectibility Postcards
Souvenir books
Souvenir spoons
Souvenir plates
Souvenir coins
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future expositions
Influenced future fairs
gptkbp:duration April 30, 1904 to December 1, 1904
gptkbp:entertainment gptkb:Ferris_wheel
Live performances
Midway attractions
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:sculptures
Photography exhibits
Fine arts pavilion
gptkbp:exhibition_venue 1,200 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor 50 countries
Exhibitors from 62 countries
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Native_American_culture
African American culture
Latin American culture
Asian culture
European culture
International pavilions
African American exhibits
Native American displays
gptkbp:food_innovation First use of the term 'hot dog'
First use of the term 'soda fountain'
gptkbp:historical_significance Showcased technological advancements
Reflected social issues of the time
Set a precedent for future expos
Influenced urban planning in St. Louis
Promoted tourism in the U. S.
Set a precedent for future fairs.
First Olympic Games held in the U. S.
Promoted tourism in St. Louis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. Louis World's Fair
gptkbp:invention Hot dog
The hot dog
Ice cream cone
The soft drink
Cotton candy
The waffle cone
gptkbp:legacy Cultural and historical significance
Showcased American innovation
Cultural exchange among nations
Promoted St. Louis as a city
gptkbp:location gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
gptkbp:major_attraction gptkb:The_Great_Ferris_Wheel
gptkb:The_Missouri_State_Building
gptkb:The_Palace_of_Fine_Arts
The Electric Fountain
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:film
Magazines
Newspapers
Photographs
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Olympic_Games
gptkbp:notable_exhibition gptkb:The_Great_Ferris_Wheel
gptkb:The_Philippine_Exposition
gptkb:The_Indian_Congress
gptkb:The_Japanese_Pavilion
gptkb:The_Women's_Building
The Electric Tower
Louisiana Purchase exhibit
World's largest statue of a man
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Mark_Twain
gptkb:Walt_Disney
gptkb:George_Washington_Carver
gptkb:Henry_Ford
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:opening_ceremony April 30, 1904
gptkbp:opening_date April 30, 1904
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1904_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:Louisiana_Purchase_Exposition
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Louisiana_Purchase_Exposition_Company
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Environmental exhibits
gptkbp:theme Celebration of the Louisiana Purchase
gptkbp:transportation Streetcars
Streetcar system expansion
gptkbp:year 1904
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri,_United_States
gptkb:Tesla's_wireless_telegraph_system
gptkb:Tesla's_wireless_telegraphy
gptkb:Tesla's_wireless_telephony
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4