Ancient Rome
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| Location | The Pike |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 6 |
| Construction | |
| Proft | $46,904 ($1.41 million in 2021) |
| Entry | |
| Adult Entry | 10¢ ($3 in 2021) |
with over 400 actors employed in this Pike attraction, Ancient Rome gave The Pike-goers the illusion of going back in time to a life of gladiators and chariot races in the Augustine Period of Rome.
Before the Fair[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
A large arena, called the Hippodrome showcased chariot race, jousting, boxing, and gladiatorial clashes with broadsword.
Huge gladiatorial spectacles included: 200 persons, 40 animals (including tigers, lions, and leopards).
The finale was a reproduction of Nero's Rome burning.
On the premises was a restaurant for public and for Fair employees.
Most visitors found Ancient Rome an educational exhibit.
12 chariots were used for the shows.
Hawaiian Display[edit | edit source]
Inhabited in the same Ancient Rome attraction, there was a replica of Kilauea volcano, "The Spirit of Fire", a Hawaiian 'god' sported clouds of incense, smoke and artificial fire. The cyclorama of the Volcano of Kilauea, Hawaii was at 1893 Chicago World's Fair
Walter W. Burridge, a painter, of Chicago, visited Hawaii and made a two-years' study of the mountain; thereafter, with a corps of assistants, he painted and built the cyclorama, the entire expense rising to $80,000 (equivalent to $2,412,741 in 2021). Also represented was the throne and uniform of the late king of Hawaii, with the furniture and equipment of his palace, relics of by-gone days.
