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Giant Ferris wheel, International Exhibition, Chicago, 1893. Artist: Unknown
1-151-869 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
Giant Ferris wheel, International Exhibition, Chicago, 1893. The event, known as the Columbian Exhibition was held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery of America. The 265-foot high wheel designed by George Washington Gale Ferris was the most popular attraction at the exhibition. A 20 minute ride on the wheel cost 50 cents, and the construction cost of $350,000 was recouped in just 3 weeks.
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- Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
- George Washington Gale Ferris: American: civil engineer, inventor of the Ferris wheel
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World North and Central America United States Illinois Cook Chicago
- 41 51 00 N , 087 39 00 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2706x3873
File Size : 30,705kb
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- 005827
- 005827
- 0390000809
- 1-151-869
- 1151869
- 809