The first Ferris wheel, designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, could hold 2,160 people in 36 cars and stood 264 feet tall. It was completed in just over four months and earned over $725,000 during its six-month run at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The Ferris wheel was created to compete with the Eiffel Tower […]
The Ferris wheel was first created in the 16th century and the first mechanized version was designed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. in 1893. Other designers created their own versions, but the emphasis shifted to smaller, portable constructions. Other types of wheels, such as the two wheels and three-wheel ride, also became popular. Some […]
