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{{short description|Under And Over the Sea}} | {{short description|Under And Over the Sea}} | ||
{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = | | name = Under And Over the Sea | ||
| image = Under And Over the Sea Main.jpg | | image = Under And Over the Sea Main.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| caption = Main entrance | | image_size = 400px | ||
| caption = Main entrance to Under And Over the Sea | |||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [[The Pike]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= $26,250 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|26,250|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| furnishing_cost = | |||
| profit = $86,432.38 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|86,432.38|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | |||
| profit = $86,432.38 ({{Inflation|US|86,432.38|1904| | |||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = 25¢ (${{Inflation|US|.25|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| other = | | child_entry = | ||
| opening_day = May 25,1904 | |||
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| special_day = | |||
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}} | }} | ||
Under and Over the Sea was a Jules Verne-style concession ride that took visitors to Paris in a submarine, then brought back to [[The Pike]] via airship. | Under and Over the Sea was a Jules Verne-style concession ride that took visitors to Paris in a submarine, then brought back to [[The Pike]] via airship. | ||
== | ==Description== | ||
The ride started when visitors entered a miniature harbor, where they boarded a submarine that was docked in water. Hatches were battened down, and the boat sinks below the water. | |||
The ride started when visitors entered a miniature harbor, where they boarded a submarine that was docked in water. Hatches | |||
The illusion suggested that the craft seemed to descend as viewers looked through the 5' by 7' portholes at underwater panoramas, sea monsters, a variety of fish, etc. As they `arrived,' in Paris, riders exited the other side of the submarine when they took an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower, where they could see an illuminated Paris skyline. Patrons could take their time viewing or buy souvenirs at the various stands. | The illusion suggested that the craft seemed to descend as viewers looked through the 5' by 7' portholes at underwater panoramas, sea monsters, a variety of fish, etc. As they `arrived,' in Paris, riders exited the other side of the submarine when they took an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower, where they could see an illuminated Paris skyline. Patrons could take their time viewing or buy souvenirs at the various stands. | ||
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Upon dawn, the craft flew over New York harbor. After flying over the eastern half of the United States, and upon sighting Eads Bridge in St. Louis, the room shook to suggest a landing. | Upon dawn, the craft flew over New York harbor. After flying over the eastern half of the United States, and upon sighting Eads Bridge in St. Louis, the room shook to suggest a landing. | ||
The attraction | The attraction could handle 250 riders at one time and ran every half hour. | ||
==After the Fair== | ==After the Fair== | ||
Latest revision as of 03:41, 16 November 2022
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| Location | The Pike |
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| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $26,250 ($791,681 in 2021) |
| Proft | $86,432.38 ($2.61 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 25¢ ($8 in 2021) |
Under and Over the Sea was a Jules Verne-style concession ride that took visitors to Paris in a submarine, then brought back to The Pike via airship.
Description[edit | edit source]
The ride started when visitors entered a miniature harbor, where they boarded a submarine that was docked in water. Hatches were battened down, and the boat sinks below the water.
The illusion suggested that the craft seemed to descend as viewers looked through the 5' by 7' portholes at underwater panoramas, sea monsters, a variety of fish, etc. As they `arrived,' in Paris, riders exited the other side of the submarine when they took an elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower, where they could see an illuminated Paris skyline. Patrons could take their time viewing or buy souvenirs at the various stands.
As the riders exited into a room, they were led into the front half of a dirigible. Riders could seat or stand and view the French landscape beneath the clouds. The ride continued as the scenery below changed slowly from the harbor of Brest, Brussels, Berlin and the night sky of London.
Upon crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the airship encountered a huge storm; lightening and rain poured down on the rocking craft.
Upon dawn, the craft flew over New York harbor. After flying over the eastern half of the United States, and upon sighting Eads Bridge in St. Louis, the room shook to suggest a landing.
The attraction could handle 250 riders at one time and ran every half hour.
