The world's first ferris wheel, named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. was invented in 1893 with the sole purpose of being displayed at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. It became one of the world's largest attractions, and I look forward to learning more about this topic.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
World's First Ferris Wheel- picture and source
The world's first ferris wheel, named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. was invented in 1893 with the sole purpose of being displayed at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. It became one of the world's largest attractions, and I look forward to learning more about this topic.
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Wasn't this bigger/ heavier then the eiffel tower. if so that is a GIGANTIC attraction. this must have set a very high standard for the rest of the world fairs that came shortly after the ferris wheel.
ReplyDeleteIn 1895 the next Ferris Wheel was built for the Empire of India. It was called the Great Wheel. It was 94 meters tall, approximately 14 meters taller than the George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. wheel. The Great Wheel worked until 1906 and was at last demolished in 1907.
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