The Crystal Palace Exhibition
GPTKB entity
Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:art_exhibition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:first_World's_Fair_in_the_United_States
gptkb:Joseph_Paxton_Sr. gptkb:First_official_World's_Fair_in_the_United_States |
| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Joseph_Paxton
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| gptkbp:attendance |
6 million visitors
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
October 15, 1851
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Celebration of progress
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| gptkbp:duration |
6 months
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| gptkbp:events |
Influenced future exhibitions
Stimulated economic growth Fostered cultural exchange Encouraged international cooperation Set a precedent for future world's fairs Showcased colonial products Promoted the arts and crafts movement Showcased British imperial power Led to the establishment of the Victoria and Albert Museum Influenced design and architecture Set standards for future exhibitions Encouraged technological innovation Encouraged the development of public parks Encouraged the establishment of educational institutions Encouraged the establishment of scientific societies Increased public interest in science Encouraged the establishment of public libraries Influenced urban planning in London Promoted the idea of national exhibitions Contributed to the development of museum culture Crystal Palace relocation Encouraged the establishment of trade unions Encouraged the use of glass in architecture Highlighted advancements in manufacturing Influenced the design of exhibition spaces Influenced the development of the arts Influenced the development of the welfare state Inspired the Great Exhibition of 1862 Promoted the concept of consumerism Promoted the idea of environmental conservation Promoted the idea of public education Promoted the idea of public health Promoted the idea of social reform Influenced the development of transportation systems |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
Art and technology
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| gptkbp:exhibitor |
Over 14,000 exhibitors
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Crystal Palace Exhibition
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| gptkbp:impact |
Promoted international trade
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| gptkbp:influence |
World's fairs
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| gptkbp:invention |
gptkb:The_telegraph
gptkb:The_steam_engine The sewing machine The typewriter The photograph |
| gptkbp:launch_date |
May 1, 1851
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural significance
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Hyde_Park,_London
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Extensive press coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
Crystal Palace structure
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| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:Prince_Albert
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Showcase industry and culture
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:government_agency
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:hospital
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| gptkbp:year |
1851
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