George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. facts for kids
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George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.
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| Born | February 14, 1859 |
| Died | November 22, 1896 (aged 37) |
| Cause of death | Typhoid fever |
| Education | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1881) |
| Known for | The original Chicago Ferris Wheel and the Ferris wheel concept |
| Parent(s) | George Washington Gale Ferris, Sr. (1818–1895) Martha Edgerton Hyde |
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (February 14, 1859 – November 22, 1896) was an American engineer. He is mostly known for creating the original Ferris wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition.
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Sears–Ferris House, Carson City
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Ferris House, Pittsburgh
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The original 1893 Chicago Ferris Wheel
See also
In Spanish: George Washington Gale Ferris para niños
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