Selected list of things that originated in Chicago. View of Midway from the Ferris Wheel, Chicago, 1893. Nineteenth-century Chicago bred innovators in many fields. New technologies, business and ...

In 1893, Turner spoke at the Chicago World's ... the moveable sidewalk, the Ferris wheel, diet carbonated soda, and Cream of Wheat were a few of the many exciting things unveiled.

We're talking, of course, about the Ferris wheel. It's the 131st anniversary ... The Columbian Exposition, better known as ...

Photo Provided The BIG wheel, a highlight of the 1892-93 World’s Fair and Exposition held at Chicago, was built by George Washington Gale Ferris ... November 5, 1893. For rates of fare ...

In today’s newsletter, we’re unpacking the breaking news that Chicago’s new Board of Education president, the Rev. Mitchell ...

This is where you'll find Navy Pier, a popular family hangout thanks to attractions like the Chicago Children's Museum and a 196-foot-tall Ferris wheel ... that the famous 1893 World's Columbian ...

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh’s relationship with the Ferris wheel has had its ups and downs. The relationship’s high point ...

Ever since Chicago built one in 1893 for the World Expo, cities around the world have learned that tourists really like Ferris wheels – huge ones. In 2000, London built its famous Eye ...

Several people have been injured after a Ferris wheel caught fire at a music festival in eastern Germany. Video showed two carriages on the wheel alight with smoke billowing into the air near the ...

A Ferris wheel that was set up temporarily in a seaside town last year has returned permanently. The wheel in Felixstowe has been given a permanent location and is now being assembled. It will ...

Among them, a massive Ferris wheel to rival Los Angeles‘ most iconic waterfront landmark. A release shared with KTLA Wednesday provided more details about “Phase 2” of West Harbor ...