Milan International (1906)
| EXPO Milan 1906 | |
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Expo's poster with railwaymen watching Milan from the Simplon Tunnel's portal
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| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Universal exposition |
| Category | Historical Expo |
| Name | Esposizione Internazionale del Sempione |
| Building | Simplon Tunnel |
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| Visitors | 4,012,776 |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| City | Milan |
| Venue | Parco Sempione |
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| Timeline | |
| Opening | 28 April 1906 |
| Closure | 31 October 1906 |
| Universal expositions | |
| Previous | Liège International (1905) in Liège |
| Next | Brussels International 1910 in Brussels |
| Simultaneous | |
| Other | International Exhibition (1906) |
The Milan International was a world's fair held in Milan in 1906[1] titled L'Esposizione Internazionale del Sempione, or sometimes The Great Expo of Work.[2] It received 4,012,776 visits and covered 250 acres.[3]
Summary
The fair opened on 28 April 1906, ran until 31 October[3] and marked the opening of the Simplon Tunnel. The fair was held in Sempione Park and Piazza d'Armi',[2] with the first location hosting fine arts displays and the latter industrial and engineering exhibits, along with the foreign pavilions.[1] Countries contributing included many from Western Europe,[4] China, Japan, Turkey, United States, Canada and several South American countries shared a pavilion.[4]
Legacy
The International Commission on Occupational Health was founded at the Milan International and is still active; and the Milan aquarium was built, and is still standing.
See also
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