World's Fair 1855

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:agricultural_exhibits gptkb:machinery
gptkbp:architectural_style Neoclassical
gptkbp:attendance over 5 million
gptkbp:closing_ceremony November 15, 1855
gptkbp:closing_date November 15, 1855
gptkbp:country gptkb:Austria
gptkb:Belgium
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:Switzerland
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_events Concerts and performances
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future expositions
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:exhibition
Innovations in machinery
gptkbp:exhibition_venue Over 100,000 square meters
gptkbp:exhibitor over 20,000
gptkbp:exhibits Scientific instruments
Art from various countries
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label World's Fair 1855
gptkbp:legacy Set the standard for future fairs
gptkbp:location gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:major_attraction The Great Pavilion
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive press coverage
gptkbp:notable_awards Medals for industrial achievements
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions Exhibition of the Fine Arts
gptkbp:opening_date May 15, 1855
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:French_government
gptkbp:preceded_by World's Fair 1851
gptkbp:publications Official guidebook
gptkbp:significance First official World's Fair in France
gptkbp:sponsorship Various international sponsors
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:World's_Fair_1862
gptkbp:theme Industrial Exposition
gptkbp:transportation_exhibits Railway technology
gptkbp:venue gptkb:Palais_de_l'_Industrie
gptkbp:year 1855
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Palais_de_l'_Industrie_Patrimoniale
gptkb:The_Rococo_Revival
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6