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A Ferris wheel (also called a Giant Wheel or an observation wheel) is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating upright wheel with multiple passenger-carrying components (commonly referred to as passenger cars, cabins, tubs, gondolas, capsules, or pods) attached to the rim in such a way that as the wheel turns, they are kept upright, usually ...
More than 100,000 parts went into Ferris’ wheel, notably an 89,320-pound axle that had to be hoisted onto two towers 140 feet in the air. Launched on June 21, 1893, it was a glorious success.
2 de jul. de 2023 · Ferris wheels have been turning for more than 130 years, the first one constructed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, designed by George Washington Gale Ferris.
2 de jul. de 2023 · In 1893 up-and-coming engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel on which passengers could gently ride to a...
Resembling a bicycle wheel with spokes (spoke rods) holding the rim in tension around the axle, the Ferris wheel was a striking example of technical prowess and bold engineering. In this view,...
25 de ene. de 2015 · Viewers will learn the stories of unsung inventor heroes and their trials, tribulations and successes. When Chicago began planning for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893, the city's planners...
13 de jun. de 2023 · Standing at a towering height of 264 feet, the original Ferris wheel featured 36 cars capable of accommodating up to 60 people each. This engineering marvel quickly became the star attraction of the fair, drawing over 1.4 million visitors during its run.
