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The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier…

…was erected in 1995 after the renovation of the pier. It stands 148 feet tall and is a replica of the original wheel that was built for the World’s Columbian Exposition. (The Ferris Wheel at Night)

Post Comment | Posted on June 13th, 2009 by c. in Chicago Facts

Today’s Ferris Wheel At Navy Pier

The Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier at night. It is a smaller replica of the original wheel built by George Ferris for the World’s Columbian Exposition. If you get the chance you should ride it. It offers a nice view of Chicago’s Skyline.

Comments (2) | Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by c. in Life

The first Ferris Wheel in the world…

…was created by George Ferris for the Wolrd’s Columbian Exposition. Its axle was the largest steel forging in the world. Weighing 1,200 tons it stood 250 feet above the ground and was capable of carrying 1,160 in its 36 cars each with a capacity of 60 people. A smaller scale replica of the original Ferris Wheel can be found and ridden at Navy Pier.

Comments (1) | Posted on May 2nd, 2009 by c. in Chicago Facts

The World’s Columbian Exposition…

…(May through October, 1893) attracted approximately 27 million visitors. That’s almost half the US population at that time.

Post Comment | Posted on March 16th, 2009 by c. in Chicago Facts

An idea of Mayor Richard M. Daley, the…

…Millennium Park is considered the most ambitious public architectural project for Chicago since the Columbian Exposition of 1893.

Post Comment | Posted on May 19th, 2008 by c. in Millennium Park Facts
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