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George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896) was an American civil engineer. He is mostly known for creating the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition.
Learn how George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., a Pittsburgh engineer, invented the huge revolving steel wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Discover how his wheel became a symbol of summer fun and a rival to the Eiffel Tower.
Learn about George Ferris, the engineer who created the iconic Ferris wheel for the 1893 World's Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. Discover how he overcame skepticism, designed a revolutionary structure, and changed the face of amusement parks.
Nov 22, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of George Ferris, the American engineer who created the original Ferris Wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Discover how he overcame challenges, patents, and competitors to build the iconic attraction that rivaled the Eiffel Tower.
Feb 7, 2013 · George Ferris and His Amazing Wheel - Stuff of Genius. When Chicago began planning for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893, the city's planners asked George Ferris to build something...
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Feb 14, 2013 · George Ferris, Jr., the inventor of the Ferris wheel, was born 154 years ago today. Google is celebrating his birthday – and the arrival of Valentine's Day – with a two-in-one doodle.
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Feb 14, 2021 · American engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. invented the Ferris Wheel. The original Ferris Wheel was erected in 1893 for the World's Colombian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
