10/27/2026
Everything looks cooler with a Ferris wheel in the background. ๐คฃ๐ก
Fun fact: The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893 for the Worldโs Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Designed by engineer George Washington Gale Ferris Jr., it opened on June 21, 1893. It stood 264โ tall and could carry 2,160 passengers in 36 cars. Tickets cost 50ยข for two revolutions that would take ~20 minutes.
For context; the Wheeler Ferris Wheel at Wheeler District stands 100โ tall and can carry 120 passengers.