[VOA]

Construction on the 62,383-square-foot building began in January 1999.

Guess they decided to take a turn at the craps table.
Even though by that time, it was apparent that new aquariums are not guaranteed
money makers...even in relatively inviting places like the pier at Long Beach.
The Aquarium of The Pacific at Long Beach has had real financial troubles.

[VOA]

The $34 million dollar facility opened in July 2000 with predictions that it would
attract more than 400,000 visitors a year, generate more than $5 million annually
for the area's economy and employ about 60 full-time workers.

So much for that line that state boosters in MN like to use:

"Minnesota, The Brainpower State"

[shrinkermd]

Don't feel bad. St. Paul has a merry-go-round they call a carousel that is in storage. They figured only 300,000 a year, but never even came close to 100,000.

[gabby hayes]

But what is Michelle Malkin's take on this issue?