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2. Ferris Wheel (1893) - Wikipedia

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   The original Ferris Wheel, sometimes also referred to as the Chicago Wheel, [2] [3] was designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as the centerpiece of the Midway at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.

3. File:Original Ferris wheel in Lincoln park, Chicago (edit).jpg

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4. Ferris wheel - Wikipedia

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   The original Chicago Ferris Wheel, built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The original Ferris wheel, sometimes referred to as the Chicago Wheel, was designed and constructed by Ferris Jr. and opened in 1893; however, an earlier wheel was created for the New York State fair in 1854, created by two Erie Canal workers. [11] [4] [12] [13]

5. The 15 Biggest Ferris Wheels in the World, Ranked from ... - AOL

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   Ferris wheels have been popular since George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., a 33-year-old engineer, designed one for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. ... Ferris’s 1893 original was ...

6. George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. - Wikipedia

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   The original Chicago Ferris Wheel and the Ferris wheel concept George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896) was an American civil engineer . He is mostly known for creating the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition .

7. List of amusement rides - Wikipedia

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   Devil's wheel: 1943 Double Shot: Drop tower: a drop tower that drops riders down at high speeds 1972 Enterprise: Ferris wheel a giant Ferris wheel 1992 Evolution: pendulum ride 1893 Ferris wheel: 1946 Fireball: 1989 Flight Trainer: 1959 Flying Coaster: 1930s Flying Scooters: 1948 Fly-O-Plane: 1953 Freak out: Pendulum ride: 1982 Freefall: Drop tower

8. Photos show landmarks across the South covered in snow during ...

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   In South Carolina, Myrtle Beach's oceanside SkyWheel Ferris wheel closed for the week due to 5.5 inches of snowfall. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Sean Rayford/Getty Images

9. List of former Knott's Berry Farm attractions - Wikipedia

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   High Sierra Ferris Wheel 1983 2024 Eli Bridge An 1890s fashioned replica Ferris wheel that offers views of the park from Camp Snoopy. Huff and Puff 1983 2024 Bradley and Kaye A miniature minecart ride in Camp Snoopy where younger guests race each other in their vehicle at their own speed through the Sierra Mountains. Jungle Island 1964 1982