The Chicago World Fair

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:attendance Over 27 million
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Art exhibits
Historical displays
International pavilions
Native_American_displays
gptkbp:culturalImpact Influenced future expositions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Promoted cultural exchange
Influenced art and architecture
Highlighted industrial progress
Showcased_American_innovation
gptkbp:economicImpact Job creation
Increased tourism
Boosted local economy
gptkbp:featuresExhibits Agriculture
Electricity
Manufacturing
Transportation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Chicago World Fair
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:The_Great_Exhibition_of_1851
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for modern theme parks
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:notableEvent Community events
Parades
Workshops
Cultural festivals
Educational programs
Cultural performances
Fashion shows
Historical reenactments
Public demonstrations
Public speeches
Art competitions
Opening ceremony
Closing ceremony
Lectures and talks
Exhibitor showcases
Award presentations
Scientific demonstrations
Technological showcases
Culinary_showcases
Fireworks_displays
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:The_White_City
Ferris Wheel
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
gptkb:Frederick_Law_Olmsted
gptkb:Daniel_Burnham
gptkbp:openedIn May 1, 1893
October 30, 1893
gptkbp:significance Celebration of the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World
gptkbp:sustainability Waste management challenges
gptkbp:takesPlaceIn 1893
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_World's_Columbian_Exposition
gptkbp:transportation Railroad expansion