Moorish Palace
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| Location | The Pike |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Owner | John A Wood |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $38,000 ($1.15 million in 2021) |
| Proft | $30,164.30 ($909,733 in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 25¢ ($8 in 2021) |
The Moorish Palace on The Pike included historical wax work and plastic exhibits from Madam Tousard's Wax Museum in London.
Description
This is an historical wax-work exhibition of the manners and customs of the East Indian races, in which the racial characteristics, the dress and industries of these peoples are illustrated by the use of models. Among the features of the display are groups reflecting certain important events in the history of the acquisition of the Louisiana territory. The groups show the discovery of the Mississippi, the burial of De Soto, the scene of the transfer of the Louisiana territory to American sovereignty as it was enacted at St. Louis, and events connected with the exploration of Lewis and Clark.
Costumes and dresses showcased the Muslim people of the southwest Africa.
A visitor could see large tableaux depicting the acquisition of the Louisiana Territory, discovery of Mississippi, burial of De Soto, transfer of Louisiana, and Lewis and Clark's expedition.
The attraction did not make as much money as it cost to build. One possible reason might be that the Moorish Palace concession was also at 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Another reason could be of competition between the Streets of Cairo, Jerusalem,Mysterious Asia, and Constantinople exhibits also on the Pike.
