Antwerp International Exposition (1894)
World's fair held in Antwerp, Belgium
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The Antwerp International Exposition (Dutch: Wereldtentoonstelling van Antwerpen; French: Exposition internationale d'Anvers) of 1894 was a world's fair held in Antwerp, Belgium, between 5 May and 5 November 1894. It covered 65.5 acres (265,000 m2), attracted 3 million visits and made a profit.[1] It took place at the same location as the 1885 exposition.[2]
| 1894 Antwerp | |
|---|---|
Poster for the exhibition | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Unrecognized exposition |
| Area | 65.5 acres (265,000 m2) |
| Visitors | 3,000,000 |
| Organized by | Count Hippolyte d'Ursel was Commissioner General and Count de Pret Roose de Calesburg was President of the Executive Committee |
| Participant(s) | |
| Countries | 23 |
| Location | |
| Country | Belgium |
| City | Antwerp |
| Coordinates | 51.207389°N 4.390222°E |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 5 May 1894 |
| Closure | 5 November 1894 |
Participating nations
There were several participating nations: German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire, Bulgaria, China, Congo, Denmark, Spain, United States, United Kingdom, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Persia, Portugal, Romania, Russia, the South African Republic (for which Gerard Jacob Theodoor Beelaerts van Blokland was Commissaire Général),[3] Switzerland and the Ottoman Empire.
There was also a joint presence from Sweden and Norway.
As well as Netherlands itself, there were presentations of the Dutch East Indies including Java, parts of Sumatra and Madura.[4]
Fair officials
Count Hippolyte d'Ursel was the Commissioner General and Count de Pret Roose de Calesburg the President of the Executive Committee.[5]
Prize
Walter MacEwen won a medal of honour (grand prize).[6]
