Statements (109)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Daniel_Burnham
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| gptkbp:attendance |
over 27 million
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| gptkbp:awarded |
medals for inventions and art
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| gptkbp:commemorates |
400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:electricitySupplier |
gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric
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| gptkbp:electricityType |
alternating current
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| gptkbp:endDate |
1893-10-30
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
World's Fair, Chicago, 1893
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
gptkb:The_Devil_in_the_White_City
L. Frank Baum's Emerald City Walt Disney (father worked at the fair) |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:Shredded_Wheat
gptkb:Aunt_Jemima_pancake_mix gptkb:Cracker_Jack gptkb:Juicy_Fruit_gum gptkb:Pabst_Blue_Ribbon_beer first public demonstration of the dishwasher first public demonstration of the zipper first public demonstration of the moving walkway |
| gptkbp:landscapeArchitect |
gptkb:Frederick_Law_Olmsted
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Chicago
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| gptkbp:mainVenue |
gptkb:Jackson_Park
gptkb:Midway_Plaisance |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
introduction of the first voice recording at a fair
introduction of the first picture postcards in the U.S. dedication of the Statue of the Republic introduction of the first commercial movie theater introduction of the first use of alternating current for large-scale lighting introduction of the first use of the electric stove introduction of the first use of the electric pressure cooker introduction of the first use of the electric cotton candy machine introduction of the first use of the electric waffle iron introduction of the first use of the electric kitchen introduction of the first use of the electric snow cone machine introduction of the first use of the electric elevator introduction of the first use of the electric citrus juicer introduction of the first use of the electric sewing machine introduction of the first use of the electric milkshake maker introduction of the first use of the electric slow cooker introduction of the first use of the electric sandwich maker introduction of the first use of the electric food chopper introduction of the first use of the electric food grinder introduction of the first use of the electric tea kettle introduction of the first use of the electric coffee maker introduction of the first use of the electric refrigerator introduction of the first use of the electric pizza oven introduction of the first use of the electric washing machine first parliament of the world's religions introduction of the first use of the Ferris Wheel introduction of the first use of the dishwasher introduction of the first use of the electric fan introduction of the first use of the electric iron introduction of the first use of the zipper introduction of the first use of the automatic telephone exchange introduction of the first use of the electric typewriter introduction of the first use of the electric bread maker introduction of the first use of neon lighting in the U.S. introduction of the first use of the electric egg cooker introduction of the first use of the electric yogurt maker introduction of the first use of the electric smoothie maker introduction of the first use of the electric griddle introduction of the first use of the electric deep fryer introduction of the first use of the electric rotisserie introduction of the first use of the electric food mill introduction of the first use of the electric pasta maker introduction of the first use of the electric ice cream maker introduction of the first use of the electric food dehydrator introduction of the first use of the electric knife sharpener introduction of the first use of the electric food slicer introduction of the first use of the electric popcorn maker introduction of the first use of the electric blender introduction of the first use of the electric railway introduction of the first use of the electric food corer introduction of the first use of the electric juicer introduction of the first use of the electric crepe maker introduction of the first use of the electric toaster introduction of the first use of the electric slushie machine introduction of the first commemorative U.S. postage stamps introduction of the first use of the moving walkway introduction of the first souvenir postcards in the U.S. introduction of the first use of the electric food spiralizer introduction of the first use of the electric can opener introduction of the first use of the electric food warmer introduction of the first use of the electric ice crusher introduction of the first use of the electric food steamer introduction of the first use of the electric mixer introduction of the first use of the electric chocolate fountain introduction of the first use of the electric food processor introduction of the first use of the electric rice cooker introduction of the first use of the electric food peeler introduction of the first use of the electric vacuum cleaner introduction of the first use of the electric fondue pot |
| gptkbp:notableExhibit |
gptkb:Agricultural_Building
gptkb:Electricity_Building gptkb:Ferris_Wheel gptkb:Manufactures_and_Liberal_Arts_Building gptkb:Woman's_Building |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Frederick_Douglass
gptkb:George_Westinghouse gptkb:Nikola_Tesla gptkb:Susan_B._Anthony gptkb:Buffalo_Bill_Cody |
| gptkbp:officialName |
gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
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| gptkbp:startDate |
1893-05-01
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| gptkbp:theme |
Discovery, Progress, and Civilization
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mystery_Train_Island
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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