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One of Chicago’s most prevalent but overlooked cultural contributions is not a building—it’s the Ferris wheel, first unveiled at the 1893 World’s Fair. More than 120 years later, Chicago adds to its legacy with a new Ferris wheel on Navy Pier. by Marko Dumlija, Research Intern. The Origins of the Chicago Wheel
Navy Pier’s Ferris Wheel is an iconic part of the Chicago skyline and has long been a must-visit attraction of the city. The Ferris Wheel goes up to 61 meters (200 feet) and offers the guests unparalleled 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. It is also known as the Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel.
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80.4 metres (264 ft) Known for. World's first Ferris Wheel. The original Ferris Wheel, sometimes also referred to as the Chicago Wheel, [2] [3] was designed and built by George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. as the centerpiece of the Midway at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois . Since its construction, many other Ferris ...
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The Centennial Wheel is the best attraction on the Pier. The view from the Wheel is absolutely stunning & well worth the effort.!Most of the Pier is made up of bars & eateries, but the pier is really good for strolling & people watching.
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In late 1890, Daniel Burnham, the eminent architect charged with turning a boggy square mile of Chicago into a world-dazzling showpiece, assembled an all-star team of designers and gave them one...
Jul 2, 2023 · The steel structure was massive, climbing 264 feet, with 36 cars, each carrying 60 passengers. At the time, it was the tallest object in Chicago. The first Ferris wheel, in Chicago, 1893.
May 15, 2016 · George Washington Ferris Jr. was a civil engineer specializing in bridges and other structural-steel designs when Chicago announced a competition for a centerpiece for its 1893 World’s...