Mysterious Asia
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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| Location | The Pike |
|---|---|
| Construction | |
| Proft | $162,995.30($4.92 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 15¢ ($5 in 2021) |
Mysterious Asia on The Pike presented a village made up of characteristic elements, from India, Ceylon, Burma and Persia, with streets, bungalows, booths, restaurants, and bazaars. Though the cost of the attraction was listed as 103,000 dollars, other estimates have suggested as much as 200,000 dollars.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
In the India section, one could see a replica of a typical street in Calcutta, as well as viewing a reproduction of the dome and minarets of the Tah Mahal.
In the Burma area, paying customers could see impressive replicas of the Golden Temple of Rangoon, and the Rain Sipri of Aliadabad.
