The Bass Pro Shops in Memphis is an iconic destination, more akin to an amusement park than a traditional retailer. Set inside a 32-storey stainless steel pyramid, the store features giant fiberglass trees, enclosures of baby alligators, and a fake swamp with real fish. This unique attraction has transitioned from a historical pyramidal structure, which embodies Egyptian architectural influence seen across the U.S. for over two centuries. Notably, this trend, called Egyptomania, reflects an era when architecture was embellished with Egyptian motifs to display wealth and sophistication.
"I'm fond of paraphrasing the famous lines from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. It appears that any nation in possession of an empire must be in want of an obelisk."
"I think part of this was showing that you weren't just nouveau riche. You were travelled, you were educated, you had taste as well."
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