The Trylon and Perisphere

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf landmark
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Harold_Van_Buren_Magonigle
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Robert_Moses
gptkb:the_Arts_and_Crafts_movement
cultural events
urban planning
civic pride
gptkbp:built 1939
gptkbp:constructedIn Great Depression recovery efforts
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of modernity
gptkbp:defeated 1940
gptkbp:depicts artworks
gptkbp:events 1939 New York World's Fair
gptkbp:exhibits 100,000 square feet
Futurama
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Trylon and Perisphere
gptkbp:influenced public art
design of public spaces
modern public art installations
future_World's_Fairs
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:New_York_City_skyline
community projects
modern architecture
future urban developments
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of literature
anniversary events
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of New_York's_innovation
gptkbp:is_designed_to gptkb:Edward_Durell_Stone
gptkb:Works_Progress_Administration
gptkb:New_York_World's_Fair_1939
gptkbp:is_featured_in educational programs
documentaries
historical exhibitions
travel guides
historical documentaries
postcards
gptkbp:is_known_for its futuristic design
its iconic silhouette
its_role_in_the_1939_World's_Fair.
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:New_York_World's_Fair_site
American_cultural_history
New_York's_architectural_heritage
New_York's_skyline_history
gptkbp:is_recognized_for National_Historic_Landmark_designation
gptkbp:is_used_in exhibitions
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:notableFeature The_World_of_Tomorrow
gptkbp:photography gptkb:Berenice_Abbott
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:represents technological progress
gptkbp:style Art Deco
gptkbp:symbolizes American_optimism
gptkbp:visitedBy celebrities
gptkbp:visitors over 44 million