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World's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
World's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
TitleWorld's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
DescriptionThe World's Columbian Exposition ran from May 1 to October 30, 1893. The Ferris Wheel was conceived and built by George Ferris to "rival the Paris Exposition's Eiffel Tower in engineering ingenuity." It was 250 feet in diameter with 36 cars each capable of holding 60 passengers. The Ferris Wheel was located in the middle of the Midway Plaisance. Bolotin, Norman and Christine Laing. "The Chicago World's Fair of 1893: The World's Columbian Exposition." (Washington, D.C.: The Preservation Press, 1992), p. 131.Flinn, J., ed. "The Official Guide to the World's Columbian Exposition." (Chicago: The Columbian Guide Company, 1893), p. 183.
Subject.TGM1Exhibitions
Ferris wheels
Midways
People
Fairs
Subject.LCSHWorld's Columbian Exposition (1893 : Chicago, Ill.)
Photographer/Artist/CreatorArnold, C. D. (Charles Dudley), b. 1844
DateOfOriginal1893
Time Period1890; 1891; 1892; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1896; 1897; 1898; 1899
Repository NameChicago Public Library Special Collections and Preservation Division
Repository NumberVol. 3, photograph 97
CollectionArnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World's Columbian Exposition. 1893.
Rightshttp://www.chipublib.org/aboutcpl/cplpolicies/policies/photo_reproduct.php
TypeDigital image
Formatimage/jpeg
Original formatPhotographic prints
Size10 x 13 in.
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