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{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Roller Chairs | | name = Roller Chairs | ||
| image = Roller | | image = Roller Chairs.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| caption = | | image_size = 400px | ||
| caption = Palace of Machinery | |||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[Main Picture]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= | ||
| furnishing_cost = | |||
| | | profit = $115,280.58 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|115,280.58|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| profit = $115,280.58 ({{Inflation|US|115,280.58|1904| | |||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = .60/Hour (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|.60|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) (Guided) | ||
| child_entry = | |||
| opening_day = | |||
| dedication_day = | |||
| special_day = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
| floorplan_image = | |||
| ticket_image = | |||
}} | }} | ||
Roller chairs were for of [[Transportation]] at the fair that was a seating platform on wheels, pushed or driven by an attendant. | Roller chairs were for of [[Transportation]] at the fair that was a seating platform on wheels, pushed or driven by an attendant. | ||
==Before the Fair== | ==Before the Fair== | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The | The jinrikisha (a rickshaw-like contraption), and roller as well as wicker chairs that rolled through fairgrounds, powered by an attendant (or guide). | ||
The wheeled chairs could be rented with a guide at (60 cents and hour), or without (35 cents an hour). A $5 ({{Inflation|US|5|1904|fmt=eq}}) deposit was needed to rent a chair without a guide. | The wheeled chairs could be rented with a guide at (60 cents and hour), or without (35 cents an hour). A $5 ({{Inflation|US|5|1904|fmt=eq}}) deposit was needed to rent a chair without a guide. | ||
Latest revision as of 04:26, 4 March 2024
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| Location | Main Picture |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Proft | $115,280.58 ($3.48 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | .60/Hour ($18.00 in 2021) (Guided) |
Roller chairs were for of Transportation at the fair that was a seating platform on wheels, pushed or driven by an attendant.
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The jinrikisha (a rickshaw-like contraption), and roller as well as wicker chairs that rolled through fairgrounds, powered by an attendant (or guide).
The wheeled chairs could be rented with a guide at (60 cents and hour), or without (35 cents an hour). A $5 (equivalent to $151 in 2021) deposit was needed to rent a chair without a guide.
The chairs were not allowed inside the buildings or concession gates.
Baby carriages could be rented for 25 cents an hour.
