Court of the Universe
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The Court of the Universe was a grand central plaza and architectural centerpiece of the 1915 Panama–Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, renowned for its monumental classical design and elaborate sculptures.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural ensemble
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exposition plaza → landmark of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition → |
| architecturalStyle |
Beaux-Arts
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classical revival → |
| associatedWith |
Beaux-Arts planning principles
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City Beautiful movement → |
| category |
1915 establishments in California
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1916 disestablishments in California → former buildings and structures in San Francisco → world’s fair architecture → |
| city |
San Francisco
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| country |
United States
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| demolished |
1916
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| era |
early 20th century
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| event |
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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| function |
central plaza
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| hasArtworkType |
allegorical sculpture
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fountain → |
| hasContext |
1915 world’s fair in San Francisco
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| hasDesignFeature |
colonnades
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formal symmetry → grand axial layout → statuary groups → triumphal arches → |
| hasType |
world’s fair court
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| heritage |
ephemeral exposition architecture
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| inception |
1915
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| locatedIn |
California
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Panama–Pacific International Exposition → San Francisco → United States → |
| material |
temporary exposition construction materials
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| notableFor |
elaborate sculptures
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monumental classical design → |
| opened |
1915
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| partOf |
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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| role |
architectural centerpiece of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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| significance |
symbol of the grandeur of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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| state |
California
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| status |
no longer extant
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| temporaryStructure |
true
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| theme |
celebration of the opening of the Panama Canal
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| usedFor |
ceremonial events
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exposition circulation hub → public gatherings → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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featuredStructure |
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Panama–Pacific International Exposition
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notableStructure |