Hale's Tours of the World

Hale's Tours of the World were an attraction at amusement parks and similar venues in the early 20th century.

He was a well travelled and prolific inventor, engineer and Fire Chief of Kansas City, Missouri from 1882 until retiring in 1902.

"Realism" would be increased with staff providing a rocking motion, a wind machine and sound effects.

[2] In 1906 Wade C. Gifford took Hale's Tours throughout the world in Mexico, the British Isles, Continental Europe and Hong Kong.

A lack of films lead to infrequent changes in program and some people felt uncomfortable being in a rocking carriage at close quarters with strangers.