Ferris Wheel of Life
- Mar 2, 2025
- 1 min read
As we go round and round on the Ferris wheel of life, may we capture moments of joy and hold onto them forever.
Five fun facts about Ferris wheels:
The first Ferris wheel was created for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair: The Ferris wheel was designed by bridge builder George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
The Ferris wheel was originally called the "observation wheel": It was intended to offer a bird's eye view of the city.
The High Roller in Las Vegas is one of the tallest rotating wheels in the world: The High Roller is 550 feet tall and has 28 glass pods that can each hold up to 40 people.
The Ferris wheel was named after its creator, bridge-builder George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.
The Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna is the oldest Ferris wheel of its type still in operation.
