World's Fair, 1878

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Beaux-Arts
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Grand_Prix
gptkbp:closing_ceremony November 10, 1878
gptkbp:closing_date November 10, 1878
gptkbp:country gptkb:France
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Promoted international cooperation
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future expositions
gptkbp:exhibition_focus gptkb:E-commerce
gptkb:art
gptkb:Science
gptkb:transportation
gptkb:Agriculture
gptkb:Electricity
Machinery
Manufacturing
gptkbp:exhibition_venue 100 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor Over 13,000
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:historical_artifacts
gptkb:crafts
Dance performances
Music performances
Technological innovations
Scientific demonstrations
Art from various countries
Culinary exhibitions
Fashion displays
Literary presentations
Performing arts demonstrations
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:World's_Fair,_1880
gptkbp:historical_significance First major exposition after the Franco-Prussian War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label World's Fair, 1878
gptkbp:legacy Paved the way for future World's Fairs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:notable_awards Medals for innovation
Grand Prix awards
Diplomas of honor
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Eiffel Tower model
gptkbp:notable_participants gptkb:Alexander_Graham_Bell
gptkb:Queen_Marie_of_Romania
gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:opening_ceremony May 1, 1878
gptkbp:opening_date May 1, 1878
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:World's_Fair,_1876
gptkbp:significance Showcased industrial advancements
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:French_government
gptkbp:technology gptkb:Telephones
gptkb:photography
Steam engines
Electric lights
Telegraphs
gptkbp:theme Industrial Exposition
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Champ_de_Mars
gptkbp:visitors Over 16 million
gptkbp:year 1878
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mihály_Munkácsy
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6