Irish International Exhibit
 Bandstand in the Irish Village | |
| Admission | .25 (equivalent to $8 in 2021) |
|---|---|
| Profit | $439,234.96 (equivalent to $13,247,001 in 2021) |
At the east end of The Pike, occupied an the Irish Village. This attraction was also the Irish Pavilion.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
After entering a replica of St. Lawrence's Gate, visitors could enter the Gothic-styled facsimile of The Irish House of Parliament. Inside, you could view historical manuscripts and famous portraits of Celtic women.
Outside the building was a replica of the Blarney Stone.
There was a reproduction of President William McKinley's great grandfather's home (Francis McKinlay), complete with original doors three chair, cradle and three paintings depiction the hanging of Francis for insurrection.
A 60 piece Dublin Army band entertained in the courtyard.
The managers of the attraction imported sod and soil from Ireland to add to the realism.
The building were arranged in the shape of an Irish Cross.
The Irish Theater would feature famed tenor John MacCormack.
There was a 2,000 seat restaurant on site.
Visitors could buy many Irish souvenir, which included fine linens, silks, flags and even replicas of the Blarney Stone.
