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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Art Deco
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| gptkbp:attendance |
6 million visitors
over 6 million visitors |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Texas_history
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| gptkbp:collectibility |
Postcards and memorabilia
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| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Parade of States
Texas_Independence_Day_celebration |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Showcased_Texas_heritage
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| gptkbp:duration |
175 days
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
various states
Over 200 acres Various states and countries foreign countries Mexican_culture Native_American_culture Texas_folklore Texas_agriculture Texas_industry Texas_arts_and_crafts |
| gptkbp:festivals |
gptkb:Texas_Folklife_Festival
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Sam_Houston
gptkb:Stephen_F._Austin |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promoted cultural exchange
Showcased technological advancements Encouraged civic engagement Encouraged economic development Set a precedent for future expositions Fostered community pride Influenced future state fairs Brought together various communities Fostered innovation in exhibition design Celebrated_Texas'_diverse_heritage Highlighted_Texas'_contributions_to_the_nation Influenced_urban_development_in_Dallas Promoted_education_about_Texas_history Promoted_tourism_in_Texas Showcased_Texas'_growth Strengthened_Texas'_identity |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Texas Centennial Exposition
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Dallas'_development
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
gptkb:Annual_Texas_State_Fair
Texas_Independence_Day_celebrations Dallas'_cultural_events |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future expositions
Influenced_future_expositions_in_Texas |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Dallas,_Texas
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Texas_Centennial_coin
|
| gptkbp:notable_performers |
Cultural performances and exhibits
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:The_Midway
gptkb:The_Hall_of_State gptkb:The_Texas_Star_Ferris_Wheel The Cotton Bowl Mexican_culture Native_American_culture Texas_cuisine Texas_folklore Texas_history Texas_music Texas_agriculture Texas_wildlife The_Lagoon Texas_industry Texas_Hall_of_State Texas_arts_and_crafts The_Texas_Centennial_Exposition_Museum |
| gptkbp:notableGuestStars |
gptkb:John_Nance_Garner
gptkb:Eleanor_Roosevelt gptkb:Lyndon_B._Johnson gptkb:Governor_James_V._Allred President_Franklin_D._Roosevelt |
| gptkbp:opened |
June 6, 1936
November 29, 1936 |
| gptkbp:relatedEvent |
gptkb:Texas_State_Fair
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
Attended by state officials
Celebrated with fireworks |
| gptkbp:significance |
Promoted_Texas_culture_and_industry
Cultural_and_economic_impact_on_Texas |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
State of Texas
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| gptkbp:theme |
Celebration of Texas' 100th anniversary of independence
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| gptkbp:transportation |
Railroad and streetcar access
|
| gptkbp:year |
1936
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