The Pan-American Exposition Company
GPTKB entity
Statements (61)
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Pan-American_Exposition
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gptkbp:architectural_style |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
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gptkbp:associated_with |
World's fairs
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gptkbp:attendance |
8 million visitors
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoted international relations
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gptkbp:dissolved |
1910
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gptkbp:exhibition |
350 acres
Arts and industry May 1 to November 2, 1901 |
gptkbp:exhibitor |
gptkb:Buffalo_Forge_Company
gptkb:General_Electric gptkb:Thomas_Edison gptkb:American_Telephone_and_Telegraph_Company gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Corporation |
gptkbp:founded |
1887
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Buffalo,_New_York
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Promoted cultural exchange
Showcased advancements in manufacturing Fostered community pride Promoted the arts and crafts movement Encouraged the development of public parks Encouraged investment in infrastructure Highlighted advancements in transportation Highlighted the role of technology in society Influenced the design of future expositions Showcased innovations in electricity Showcased the importance of cultural heritage Encouraged the celebration of diversity Facilitated international trade discussions Fostered innovation in design and architecture Influenced urban planning in Buffalo Promoted the concept of international cooperation Promoted tourism in Buffalo Provided a model for civic engagement Provided a platform for artists Provided a venue for political discourse Showcased agricultural products Showcased the impact of industrialization Contributed to the development of the Niagara Frontier |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Pan-American Exposition Company
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gptkbp:industry |
gptkb:art_exhibition
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gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent Expositions
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Columbian_Exposition
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gptkbp:key_people |
gptkb:John_Milburn
George W. H. Davis |
gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future fairs
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gptkbp:local_attraction |
gptkb:The_Midway
gptkb:The_Court_of_Honor Electric Tower The Festival Hall The Temple of Music |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Buffalo,_New_York
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gptkbp:notable_achievement |
Showcased technological advancements
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gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Pan-American_Exposition_1901
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gptkbp:purpose |
Organize the Pan-American Exposition
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gptkbp:scholarships |
Local businesses
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gptkbp:sponsor |
Various countries
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gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Buffalo_Exposition_Company
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gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:Pan-Americanism
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