Moorish Palace
 Main entrance of Moorish Palace | |
| Construction Cost | $38,000 (equivalent to $1,146,052 in 2021) |
|---|---|
| Admission | .25 (equivalent to $8 in 2021) |
| Profit | $30,164.30 (equivalent to $909,733 in 2021) |
The Moorish Palace on The Pike included historical wax work and plastic exhibits from Madam Tousard's Wax Museum in London, as well as a Sultan's Harem Room.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
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.
A theater showed Moorish acrobats, jugglers and magicians. Plastic Art was shown in the attraction.
Besides street performers such as snake charmers, there were many venders booth that sold exotic rugs, linens, and jewelry.
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.
