Ancient Rome
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| Location | The Pike |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 6 |
| Construction | |
| Proft | $46,904.60 $1.41 million |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 10¢ ($3 in 2021) |
with over 400 actors employed in this Pike attraction, Ancient Rome gave The Pike-goers the illusion of going back in time to a life of gladiators and chariot races in the Augustine Period of Rome.
Before the Fair
Description
A large arena, called the Hippodrome showcased chariot race, jousting, boxing, and gladiatorial clashes with broadsword.
Huge gladiatorial spectacles included: 200 persons, 40 animals (including tigers, lions, and leopards).
The finale was a reproduction of Nero's Rome burning.
On the premises was a restaurant for public and for Fair employees.
Most visitors found Ancient Rome an educational exhibit.
12 chariots were used for the shows.
Hawaiian Display
Inhabited in the same Ancient Rome attraction, there was a replica of Kilauea volcano, "The Spirit of Fire", a Hawaiian 'god' sported clouds of incense, smoke and artificial fire. The cyclorama of the Volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii was at 1893 Chicago World's Fair
Walter W. Burridge, a painter, of Chicago, visited Hawaii and made a two-years' study of the mountain; thereafter, with a corps of assistants, he painted and built the cyclorama, the entire expense rising to $80,000 (equivalent to $2,412,741 in 2021). Also represented was the throne and uniform of the late king of Hawaii, with the furniture and equipment of his palace, relics of by-gone days.
