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{{short description|Esquimaux Village}} | |||
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| image = EsquimauxMain.jpg | |||
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| caption = Main entrance of Esquimaux Village | |||
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| cost = $17,300 ({{Inflation|US|17300|1904|fmt=eq}}) | |||
| admission = .25 ({{Inflation|US|.25|1904|fmt=eq}}) | |||
| profit = $44,062.70 ({{Inflation|US|44062.70|1904|fmt=eq}}) | |||
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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. | |||
==After the Fair== | |||
==See also== | |||
==Notes== | |||
==References== | |||
==External links== | |||
[[Category:Pike]] | |||
Revision as of 17:36, 8 November 2022
 Main entrance of Esquimaux Village | |
| Construction Cost | $17,300 (equivalent to $521,755 in 2021) |
|---|---|
| Admission | .25 (equivalent to $8 in 2021) |
| Profit | $44,062.70 (equivalent to $1,328,898 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.
