Tyrolean Alps
 Main entrance of Creation | |
| Construction Cost | $750,000 (equivalent to $22,619,444 in 2021) |
|---|---|
| Admission | Varied |
| Profit | $1,085,004.05 (equivalent to $32,722,918 in 2021) |
Tyrolean Alps was a massive nine-acre scaled reproduction of the alpine region in Germany. It was given a grand location on The Pike and was the most expensive attraction at the Fair (three-quarters of a million dollars).
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
The formidable attraction included 21 buildings and gigantic naturally-painted mountains of staff.
Originated by Mr. Adolphus Busch, the re-creation of Alpine scenery and village centered on a snow-capped mountain tram-car ride through alpine valleys. Riders passed real cattle and goats as they ascended the peak. The ride stopped at an Alpine village of cottages and a chapel cut into the rocks. Visitors could visit a reproduction of Mozart's birthplace, where needlework, hats and other souvenir could be purchased. Tyrolean dancers and musicians entertained the crowds. Groups of peasants garbed in native dress as well as chorus groups performed concerts.
Patrons could also attend a performance of the Oberammergau Passion Play and enjoy coffee, tea and strudel at the café.
The Luchow-Faust Cafe had seating for 2,500 people and was catered by Tony Faust from St. Louis and August Luchow from New York City. It was billed as the largest German restaurant in the world.
For an extra fee, the tram could continue up the mountain to a reproduction of the Royal Castle. An elevator carried visitors to the mountain top where they could view a waterfall tumbling onto a lake.
After the Fair
Adolphus Busch purchased the attraction with an idea of using it as a summer attraction for theatre, but this was never completed.
