The original "Ferris" wheel was erected for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 ... the Chicago wheel was the first "Ferris" wheel. But visitors to the New York State Fair had experienced ...

In late 1890, Daniel Burnham, the eminent architect charged with turning a boggy square mile of Chicago into a world ... the fair gates closed, Ferris became immersed in a tangle of wheel-related ...

Chicago welcomed the very first Ferris wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893, and its own giant ... in Paris was also built for a world's fair, the 1900 Paris Exposition.

America hosted the World's Fair of 1893 as a celebration of Columbus ... feature from afar was George Washington Gale Ferris's gigantic wheel ride -- the first Ferris wheel ever built.

Photo Provided The BIG wheel, a highlight of the 1892-93 World’s Fair and Exposition held at Chicago, was built by George Washington Gale Ferris ... November 5, 1893. For rates of fare ...

Ferris constructed the world's first Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago ... was an imposing sight at the World's Fair and attracted lots of attention and ...

Ever since The World's Fair debuted in 1851, people worldwide have been fascinated by the creativity, inspiration and ideas showcased at the esteemed event. Since then, the World's Fair has ...

May 1 has been a day of significance in Chicago's history, marked by labor movements, cultural milestones, and groundbreaking achievements. From the fight for workers' rights to the celebration of ...

America hosted the World's Fair of 1893 as a celebration of Columbus ... feature from afar was George Washington Gale Ferris's gigantic wheel ride -- the first Ferris wheel ever built.