Patent Stories
History of the Ferris Wheel
George Washington Ferris Jr. patented the Ferris wheel in 1893, building a 264-foot giant for the Chicago World's Fair to rival the Eiffel Tower.
Learn moreGeorge Washington Ferris Jr. patented the Ferris wheel in 1893, building a 264-foot giant for the Chicago World's Fair to rival the Eiffel Tower.
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