Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 January 1893 — CHICAGO’S BIG ELEPHANT. [ARTICLE]

CHICAGO’S BIG ELEPHANT.

Chicago is to have a gigantic elephant. A syndicate backed by Frank Hall, will begin work on the new animal building, to be located near the fair grounds, in a short time. This steel mammoth will be 125 feet high to the ridge of the hack and 200 feet to the top of the “howdah.” The trunk will bo swung by machinery, the ears will flap, the eyes roll and the tail will wag. Within this trunk will be a calliope to simulate the beast’s roar. There will be two floors in this two-hundred-and fifty-thousand-dollar elephant—the main floor and grand promenade and dancing hall, with a gallery and the “stomach floor,” where will be located a great restaurant. The animal will be lighted by numerous windows and an abundance erf electric lights.