World's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel
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| Title | World's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel |
| Description | A black and white photograph of the Ferris Wheel at the World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Source: Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Dimensions: 10"x13". |
| Interpretation | The 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. |
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| Learning Standards | 16 History |
| Author or Creator | Arnold, C.D. |
| Source | Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. |
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| Temporal Coverage | 1893 |
| Collection Publisher | Chicago Public Library, Special Collections and Preservation Division |
| Rights | Copyright Not Evaluated |
| Resource Identifier | Arnold, C. D. Collection of Photographs Illustrating the Construction and Progress of the World’s Columbian Exposition. 1893. Vol. 3, photograph 97. |
| Date Created | 3-7-03 |
| Collection Title | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
| Collection | Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community) |
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