the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
GPTKB entity
Properties (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
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| gptkbp:attendance |
27 million
Largest fair in the 19th century |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
Showcased technological advancements
Promoted urban planning Popularized the use of electricity Celebrated the 400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival Influenced_architecture_in_America Introduced_the_concept_of_the_Ferris_wheel |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
Over 60 countries
690 acres |
| gptkbp:featuresExhibits |
Art,_Science,_and_Industry
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| gptkbp:heldIn |
gptkb:Chicago
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
the Chicago World's Fair of 1893
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Daniel_Burnham
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Inspiration for future expositions
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Jackson_Park
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:The_Midway_Plaisance
gptkb:Columbian_Exposition gptkb:The_Indian_Congress gptkb:The_World's_Congress_of_Religions gptkb:The_Machinery_Hall gptkb:The_Columbian_Fountain gptkb:World's_first_Ferris_wheel gptkb:The_Women's_Building Ferris Wheel The Transportation Building The Statue of the Republic The Electricity Building The Fisheries Building The Mining Building Electricity Pavilion The Horticulture Building The first public demonstration of alternating current The World's Fair of 1893 Art Exhibition The_United_States_Government_Building The_Art_Palace The_Agriculture_Building The_Foreign_Building |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Louis_Sullivan
gptkb:George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Jr. gptkb:Frederick_Law_Olmsted |
| gptkbp:openedIn |
May 1, 1893
October 30, 1893 |
| gptkbp:openingHours |
May 1, 1893
October 30, 1893 |
| gptkbp:significance |
Showcase_of_American_culture
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
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| gptkbp:theme |
gptkb:The_White_City
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| gptkbp:traditionalFood |
Chocolate
Corn on the cob Popcorn Chicago-style hot dog Cracker Jack |
| gptkbp:year |
1893
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