Chicago's World's Fair - Ferris Wheel 1893

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

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