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
exposition plaza
landmark of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition
architecturalStyle Beaux-Arts
classical revival
associatedWith Beaux-Arts planning principles
City Beautiful movement
category 1915 establishments in California
1916 disestablishments in California
former buildings and structures in San Francisco
world’s fair architecture
city San Francisco
country United States
demolished 1916
era early 20th century
event Panama–Pacific International Exposition
function central plaza
hasArtworkType allegorical sculpture
fountain
hasContext 1915 world’s fair in San Francisco
hasDesignFeature colonnades
formal symmetry
grand axial layout
statuary groups
triumphal arches
hasType world’s fair court
heritage ephemeral exposition architecture
inception 1915
locatedIn California
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
San Francisco
United States
material temporary exposition construction materials
notableFor elaborate sculptures
monumental classical design
opened 1915
partOf Panama–Pacific International Exposition
role architectural centerpiece of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition
significance symbol of the grandeur of the Panama–Pacific International Exposition
state California
status no longer extant
temporaryStructure true
theme celebration of the opening of the Panama Canal
usedFor ceremonial events
exposition circulation hub
public gatherings

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
featuredStructure
Panama–Pacific International Exposition
notableStructure

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