Moorish Palace - Revision history

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	The Moorish Palace on [[The Pike]] ~~included~~ historical wax work and ~~plastic exhibits~~ from ~~Madam Tousard's Wax Museum~~ in ~~London~~.		The '''Moorish Palace''' on [[The Pike]] was a historical wax-work exhibit, showcasing the Muslim people of southwest Africa. This exhibit on the pike was entirely separate and distinct from the national display in the [[Morocco\|Morocco Pavilion.]]

	==Description==		==Description==

	This ~~is an historical~~ wax~~-work exhibition of the manners and customs~~ of the East Indian races~~, in which the racial characteristics,~~		This exhibit consisted of many wax figures clothed in costumes of the East Indian races.
	the dress and industries of these peoples are illustrated by the use of models. Among the features of the display are groups reflecting certain important events in the history of the acquisition of the Louisiana territory. The groups show the discovery of the Mississippi, the burial of De Soto, the scene of the transfer of the Louisiana territory to American sovereignty as it was enacted at St. Louis, and events connected with the exploration of Lewis and Clark.

	~~Costumes~~ and ~~dresses showcased~~ the ~~Muslim people~~ of ~~the southwest Africa~~.		Among the features of the display are groups reflecting certain important events in the history of the acquisition of the Louisiana territory. The groups show the discovery of the Mississippi, the burial of De Soto, the scene of the transfer of the Louisiana territory to American sovereignty as it was enacted at St. Louis, and events connected with the exploration of Lewis and Clark.

	~~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.~~		The attraction did not make as much money as it cost to build. It was generally reviewed poorly in the day, many articles citing the spielers exaggerations of what would be seen inside, only for the visitor to find themselves in a wax museum.

	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~~.

	~~==After the Fair==~~

	==See also==		==See also==

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	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~~.		The Moorish Palace on [[The Pike]] included historical wax work and plastic exhibits from Madam Tousard's Wax Museum in London.

	==Description==		==Description==

			This is an historical wax-work exhibition of the manners and customs of the East Indian races, in which the racial characteristics,
			the dress and industries of these peoples are illustrated by the use of models. Among the features of the display are groups reflecting certain important events in the history of the acquisition of the Louisiana territory. The groups show the discovery of the Mississippi, the burial of De Soto, the scene of the transfer of the Louisiana territory to American sovereignty as it was enacted at St. Louis, and events connected with the exploration of Lewis and Clark.

	Costumes and dresses showcased the Muslim people of the southwest Africa.		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 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.		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.
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	==See also==		==See also==
			[[Morocco]]
	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	\| alternate_name =		\| alternate_name =
	\| location = [[The Pike]]		\| location = [[The Pike]]
	\| no_buildings = 6		\| no_buildings = 1
	\| construction_cost= $38,000 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|38,000\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})		\| construction_cost= $38,000 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|38,000\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})
	\| furnishing_cost =		\| furnishing_cost =
	\| profit = $30,164.30 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|30,164.30\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})		\| profit = $30,164.30 (${{Format price\|{{Inflation\|US\|30,164.30\|1904}}}} in {{Inflation/year\|US}})
	\| owner =		\| owner = John A Wood
	\| architect =		\| architect =
	\| dimensions =		\| dimensions =

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	Besides street performers such as snake charmers, there were many venders booth that sold exotic rugs, linens, and jewelry.		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.		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.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==

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	Besides street performers such as snake charmers, there were many venders booth that sold exotic rugs, linens, and jewelry.		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.		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.

	==After the Fair==		==After the Fair==

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	\| caption = Main entrance of Moorish Palace		\| caption = Main entrance of Moorish Palace

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	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.		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==		==Description==

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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.

==After the Fair==

==See also==

==Notes==

==References==

==External links==

[[Category:Pike]]