#OnThisDay in 1893, the very first Ferris wheel opened to the public at the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago's first world's fair. For 50 cents, fairgoers could see Chicago like never before—from a revolving 264-foot tall steel wheel overlooking the eclectic attractions of the Midway Plaisance and dazzling neoclassical White City. Now you can see the city and the 1893 world’s fair like never before—through our immersive virtual reality experience “Chicago 00: 1893 World’s Columbian Expositi
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#OnThisDay in 1893, the very first Ferris wheel opened to the public at the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago's first world's fair. For 50 cents, fairgoers could see Chicago like never before—from a revolving 264-foot tall steel wheel overlooking the eclectic attractions of the Midway Plaisance and dazzling neoclassical White City. Now you can see the city and the 1893 world’s fair like never before—through our immersive virtual reality experience “Chicago 00: 1893 World’s Columbian Expositi
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In 1893 engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel that gently lifted passengers 250 feet in the air for a spectacular view. Today, Ferris wheels (or observations wheels) continue to spin delight. https://cbsn.ws/3CXugEQ | CBS Sunday Morning
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In 1893 engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. created an attraction for the world's fair in Chicago: A giant, steam-powered wheel that gently lifted passengers 250 feet in the air for a spectacular view. Today, Ferris wheels (or observations wheels) continue to spin delight. https://cbsn.ws/3CXugEQ | CBS Sunday Morning
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Did you know the first Ferris Wheel was built to rival the Eiffel Tower? It stood 24 stories tall and was the most popular attraction at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair! Still curious? Read an 1893 article about the building of the Ferris Wheel: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-lance-the-building-of-the-ferris-whe/150458227/ | Newspapers.com
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