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At the Florida State Fair, the big wheel invites fairgoers to float above the chaos
The first Ferris wheel debuted in Chicago in the late 19th century. In a way, it was America’s response to the Eiffel Tower, erected in Paris one year prior. As the Chicago World’s Fair ...
The Press Democrat10d
Marin County Fair celebrates 100 years
Marin County is currently celebrating 100 years of its annual fair with an exhibition called “Marin County Fair: 1925 to 2025 ...
Phoenix New Times2y
La Grande Wheel XL at the Arizona State Fair
It isn't difficult to pick out the La Grande Wheel XL amid the glowing, rainbow-colored spectacle of the Arizona State Fair's midway when ... the biggest and best Ferris wheel in town.
The Scranton Times-Tribune29d
Farm with a view: Lakeland Orchard and Cidery looks to add Ferris wheel for agritourism
Engineer George Ferris of Pittsburgh designed and constructed the first Ferris wheel for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was 264 feet in height, or about 26 stories, and had about three ...