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{{Infobox | {{Infobox FairBuilding | ||
| name = Esquimaux Village | | name = Esquimaux Village | ||
| image = | | image = Esquimaux Village.jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_alt = | ||
| image_size = 400px | |||
| caption = Main entrance of Esquimaux Village | | caption = Main entrance of Esquimaux Village | ||
| alternate_name = | | alternate_name = | ||
| | | location = [The Pike]] | ||
| | | no_buildings = 1 | ||
| | | construction_cost= $17,300 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|17,300|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| furnishing_cost = | |||
| profit = $44,062 (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|44,062.70|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | |||
| profit = $44,062 | |||
| owner = | | owner = | ||
| | | architect = | ||
| | | dimensions = | ||
| | | adult_entry = 25¢ (${{Inflation|US|.25|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | ||
| child_entry = 15¢ (${{Inflation|US|.15|1904}} in {{Inflation/year|US}}) | |||
| opening_day = | |||
| dedication_day = | |||
| special_day = | |||
| other = | | other = | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 05:05, 25 November 2022
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| Location | [The Pike]] |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $17,300 ($521,755 in 2021) |
| Proft | $44,062 ($1.33 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 25¢ ($8 in 2021) |
| Child Entry | 15¢ ($5 in 2021) |
The remote American territories of Alaska and the Yukon were a complete mystery to most Americans.
The Esquimaux (or Esquimau), was an attraction that gave The Pike-goer a hint on this frigid region. The attraction consisted of a Esquimau Village, complete with dog sleds and glaciers.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
There were sled dog shows, Esquimau displays of athletic skill, and matrimonial and burial ceremonies.
The Klondike Mining Company had a display of panning for gold.
Esquimaux men cracked their whips to snatch a coin from a volunteer's fingers.
The finale of the show was a representation of the Aurora Borealis.
