The history of Ferris wheels
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History of the Ferris wheel; 1893 original was taller than Navy Pier’s
History of the Ferris wheel; 1893 original was taller than Navy Pier’s
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31K views · 906 reactions | In 1893 engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel that gently lifted passengers 250 feet in the air for a spectacular view. Today, Ferris wheels (or observations wheels) continue to spin delight. https://cbsn.ws/3CXugEQ | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook
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Did you know the first Ferris Wheel was built to rival the Eiffel Tower? It stood 24 stories tall and was the most popular attraction at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair! Still curious? Read an 1893 article about the building of the Ferris Wheel: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lance-the-building-of-the-ferris-whe/150458227/ | Newspapers.com
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