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Diagram of the original design for the Great Wheel. Columbian Exposition's tallest attraction, designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr
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Diagram of the original design for the Great Wheel. Columbian Exposition's tallest attraction, designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr
Diagram of the original design for the Great Wheel. Columbian Exposition's tallest attraction, designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. The ferris wheel named the Chicago Wheel, was driven by steam engine of one thousand horse-power, at a height of 80.4 metres (264 ft). With thirty-six pendulum cars, each seating forty passengers, carrying 1, 440 people at its height. Date: May - October 1893
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This print showcases the original design for the Great Wheel, the tallest attraction at the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., this iconic ferris wheel, known as the Chicago Wheel, stood at an impressive height of 80.4 meters (264 ft).
Powered by a steam engine with one thousand horse-power, this engineering marvel featured thirty-six pendulum cars, each capable of seating forty passengers. At its peak capacity, it could carry a staggering 1,440 people at once - offering breathtaking views of the fairgrounds and beyond.
The intricate diagram depicted in this print highlights the iron frame and intricate mechanics that made this feat possible. The Ferris wheel quickly became one of the most popular attractions at the exposition, drawing crowds from far and wide to experience its thrilling ride high above ground.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are transported back to a time when innovation and ambition converged to create unforgettable experiences for all who dared to take a spin on this towering masterpiece. The legacy of George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.'s creation lives on through photographs like these - capturing moments of wonder and excitement from days gone by.
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