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.

When George W. Ferris constructed the world's first Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago, he started a trend (and in a sense, he also helped usher in the modern ...

In 1893, Turner spoke at the Chicago World's ... the moveable sidewalk, the Ferris wheel, diet carbonated soda, and Cream of Wheat were a few of the many exciting things unveiled.

The first Ferris wheel debuted in Chicago in the late 19th ... As the Chicago World’s Fair approached in 1893, architects were challenged to think up an eye-catching centerpiece.

Selected list of things that originated in Chicago. View of Midway from the Ferris Wheel, Chicago, 1893. Nineteenth-century Chicago bred innovators in many fields. New technologies, business and ...

The Field Museum unveils a new exhibit this week about the 1893 Columbian Exposition ... cutting-edge technology and a Ferris wheel that makes Navy Pier’s look pint-sized in comparison.

One revolution for the Ferris wheel took nine minutes and on a daily ... direction with final limit for return passage November 5, 1893. For rates of fare, time of train and other information ...