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with over 400 actors employed in this Pike attraction, Ancient Rome gave [[The Pike]]-goers the illusion of going back in time to a life of gladiators and chariot races in the Augustine Period of Rome.
with over 400 actors employed in this Pike attraction, Ancient Rome gave [[The Pike]]-goers the illusion of going back in time to a life of gladiators and chariot races in the Augustine Period of Rome.



Latest revision as of 17:10, 15 November 2022

Ancient Rome
LocationThe Pike
No. of Buildings6
Construction
Proft$46,904 ($1.41 million in 2021)
Entry
Adult Entry10¢ ($3 in 2021)

with over 400 actors employed in this Pike attraction, Ancient Rome gave The Pike-goers the illusion of going back in time to a life of gladiators and chariot races in the Augustine Period of Rome.

Before the Fair[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

A large arena, called the Hippodrome showcased chariot race, jousting, boxing, and gladiatorial clashes with broadsword.

Huge gladiatorial spectacles included: 200 persons, 40 animals (including tigers, lions, and leopards).

The finale was a reproduction of Nero's Rome burning.

On the premises was a restaurant for public and for Fair employees.

Most visitors found Ancient Rome an educational exhibit.

12 chariots were used for the shows.

Hawaiian Display[edit | edit source]

Inhabited in the same Ancient Rome attraction, there was a replica of Kilauea volcano, "The Spirit of Fire", a Hawaiian 'god' sported clouds of incense, smoke and artificial fire. The cyclorama of the Volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii was at 1893 Chicago World's Fair

Walter W. Burridge, a painter, of Chicago, visited Hawaii and made a two-years' study of the mountain; thereafter, with a corps of assistants, he painted and built the cyclorama, the entire expense rising to $80,000 (equivalent to $2,412,741 in 2021). Also represented was the throne and uniform of the late king of Hawaii, with the furniture and equipment of his palace, relics of by-gone days.

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