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{{short description|Streets of Constantinople}} | {{short description|Streets of Constantinople}} | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Streets of Constantinople | | name = Streets of Constantinople | ||
| image = Streets of Constantinople Main.jpg | | image = Streets of Constantinople Main.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_size = 400px | |||
| caption = Main entrance of Streets of Constantinople | | caption = Main entrance of Streets of Constantinople | ||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[The Pike]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = | ||
| | | construction_cost= $25,000(${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|25,000|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| furnishing_cost = | |||
| | | profit = $59,448.55(${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|59,448.55|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| profit = $59,448.55 ({{Inflation|US|59,448.55|1904| | |||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = 50¢ (${{Inflation|US|.50|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| opening_day = | |||
| dedication_day = | |||
| special_day = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
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| ticket_image = | |||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 00:59, 1 November 2023
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| Location | The Pike |
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| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $25,000($753,981 in 2021) |
| Proft | $59,448.55($1.79 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 50¢ ($15 in 2021) |
Constantinople was essentially a themed collection of six authentic structures that housed Turkish merchants built on The Pike.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Built to resemble the bazaars of Stamboul, (now spelt as Istanbul), this attraction was noted for its authenticity. Turkish performers in period and national dress entertained the pike-goers; they danced, posed, did feats of magic and served as water-bearers. Their purpose, bring the folks in to purchase authentic Turkish merchandise. Outside the bazaars was a typical Turkish street.
There are two men hawking the crowd, both wearing native costumes and fez hats. One man is banging a large drum and other playing a flute.
This attraction was operated by the same company that produced the Irish Village.
