George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.(14 Feb. 1859-22 Nov. 1896) was a civil engineer/ construction engineer who invented the Ferris Wheel. George Ferris was born in Galesburg, Illinois to farmers, George Washington Gale Ferris Sr. and Martha Edgerton Hyde Ferris. He lived with his 4 sisters and 2 brothers. When Ferris 5 years old his family sold their farm and headed toward San Jose, California. Unfortunately in the middle of their journey they ran out of money and had to settle in Carson City. In
technology for necessities, but it also increased technology for pleasure. It was George W. G. Ferris who incited this innovation. Inspired by the attraction of the Eiffel Tower, George W. G. Ferris wanted to complete an attraction that would surpass the Eiffel Tower, and in doing so, he created the first ever “Ferris Wheel,” which took place in Chicago, at the World’s Columbian Exposition. In its opening week, the Ferris Wheel attracted many guests which marked its success. After its successful opening
The Ferris Wheel Innovation It was Chicago 1893 and the World's Columbian Exposition was taking place. Many argued whether this huge event would be carried on in Chicago or somewhere else. It was the nineteenth century and at that time Chicago was considered the capital of entertainment, marketing, and industrialization. During the fair, first-time inventions arose and great contributions to humanity were introduced. In Erick Larson's The Devil in the White City, the author brings out much game-changing
People’s viewpoint of Chicago was reversed into knowing how strong Chicago could be when its people come together as one. Chicago was able to prove itself as a dominant city in America. With the help of Burnham, Ferris, and all the other architects and inventors, Chicago excelled in hosting the World’s Fair. Without these people, the fair would not have been able to become even close to how incredible it turned out with them running it. In The Devil in the White
Workers were able to make the grounds presentable just one month before opening day. Acting as a counterpart for Paris’ Eiffel Tower, George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.’s Ferris Wheel astounded and captivated fairgoers. This amazing feat was a symbol for American pride and nationalism and was built in order to trump the Eiffel Tower. Through accomplishments like these, the US was able to show that it was