Roller Chairs
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
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| Location | Main Picture |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Proft | $115,280.58 ($3.48 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | .60/Hour ($18.00 in 2021) (Guided) |
Roller chairs were for of Transportation at the fair that was a seating platform on wheels, pushed or driven by an attendant.
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The jinrikisha (a rickshaw-like contraption), and roller as well as wicker chairs that rolled through fairgrounds, powered by an attendant (or guide).
The wheeled chairs could be rented with a guide at (60 cents and hour), or without (35 cents an hour). A $5 (equivalent to $151 in 2021) deposit was needed to rent a chair without a guide.
The chairs were not allowed inside the buildings or concession gates.
Baby carriages could be rented for 25 cents an hour.
