 The Palace of Depression was a real place in Vineland, New Jersey  (Eddies hometown as told in P.F. Kluges book). It was constructed  of old junk, sand, clay, etc. by a homeless drifter who charged  admission for people to visit. After his death, vandals destroyed  the Palace, however the original ticket booth still stands. There is  currently a city restoration project underway to rebuild the Palace  of Depression.