California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894
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The California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 was a world's fair held in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park that showcased California’s culture, industry, and technological progress to a national and international audience.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 canonical | 2 |
| California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 organizing committee | 1 |
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
historical event
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international exposition ⓘ world's fair ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Midwinter Fair NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| continent | North America ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| endTime | 1894-07-04 ⓘ |
| exhibited |
California agricultural products
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California manufacturing ⓘ California mining industry ⓘ electric lighting technology ⓘ fine arts ⓘ transportation technology ⓘ |
| follows | World's Columbian Exposition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImpactOn |
development of Golden Gate Park
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popularization of the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park ⓘ tourism in San Francisco ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Administration Building
NERFINISHED
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Agricultural and Horticultural Building NERFINISHED ⓘ Bonet Tower NERFINISHED ⓘ Electric Tower NERFINISHED ⓘ Fine Arts Building NERFINISHED ⓘ Japanese Tea Garden NERFINISHED ⓘ Manufactures and Liberal Arts Building NERFINISHED ⓘ Mechanical Arts Building NERFINISHED ⓘ Midway Plaisance NERFINISHED ⓘ Music Concourse NERFINISHED ⓘ Scenic Railway NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inception | 1893 ⓘ |
| inspiredBy | World's Columbian Exposition NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Golden Gate Park
NERFINISHED
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San Francisco ⓘ |
| locatedInAdministrativeTerritorialEntity | California NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| officialName | California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| openedBy | Governor Henry Markham NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| organizer | Michael H. de Young NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
to attract settlers and investment to California
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to stimulate the local economy during a depression ⓘ |
| shortName | California Midwinter Fair NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| significantEvent |
creation of permanent Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park
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expansion of de Young Museum origins in Golden Gate Park ⓘ |
| significantFor | early large-scale use of electric lighting in San Francisco ⓘ |
| startTime | 1894-01-27 ⓘ |
| theme |
celebration of California culture
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industrial progress ⓘ promotion of California's resources ⓘ technological innovation ⓘ |
| used | electric illumination ⓘ |
| visitorCount | 2000000+ ⓘ |
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California Midwinter International Exposition of 1894 organizing committee