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{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Deep Sea Divers | | name = Deep Sea Divers | ||
| image = | | image = Deep Sea Divers Main.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| caption = Deep Sea Divers | | image_size = 400px | ||
| caption = Main entrance of Deep Sea Divers | |||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[The Pike]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= $6,000 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|6,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| | | furnishing_cost = | ||
| | | profit = $13,765 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|13,765|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| profit = 13,765 | |||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = 15¢ (${{Inflation|US|.15|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Next to the [[Siberian Railway |Great Siberian Railway]] on [[The Pike]], the Deep Sea Divers, was a smaller concession that utilized real divers. Wearing huge metal suits inside a large aquarium adorned with props and artistry, they appeared to be treasure hunters searching for sunken wealth among dangerous sharks and (artificial) sea creatures. | |||
==Description== | |||
A barker with sailors and a helmeted diver would 'help' convince visitors to enter the attraction, of course for a fee. | |||
Divers employed by the United States Diving Company explained methods of recovering and raising sunken ships. Divers working under water in a glass tank in full view of the audience appeared to search for hidden treasure. | |||
Edgar Cleary, a diver at the show made $4 (${{Inflation|US|4|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) a day. This included cutting his air hose and fighting his way back to the surface. Cleary was said to be in the water close to 7 hours a day. | |||
==After the Fair== | ==After the Fair== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:52, 20 November 2022
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| Location | The Pike |
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| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $6,000 ($180,956 in 2021) |
| Proft | $13,765 ($415,142 in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 15¢ ($5 in 2021) |
Next to the Great Siberian Railway on The Pike, the Deep Sea Divers, was a smaller concession that utilized real divers. Wearing huge metal suits inside a large aquarium adorned with props and artistry, they appeared to be treasure hunters searching for sunken wealth among dangerous sharks and (artificial) sea creatures.
Description[edit | edit source]
A barker with sailors and a helmeted diver would 'help' convince visitors to enter the attraction, of course for a fee.
Divers employed by the United States Diving Company explained methods of recovering and raising sunken ships. Divers working under water in a glass tank in full view of the audience appeared to search for hidden treasure.
Edgar Cleary, a diver at the show made $4 ($121 in 2021) a day. This included cutting his air hose and fighting his way back to the surface. Cleary was said to be in the water close to 7 hours a day.
