When Chicago began planning for the World's Columbian Exhibition of 1893, the city's planners asked George Ferris to build something "original, daring, and unique." Tune in to learn more about his invention.
He aimed big - something that could rival the Eiffel Tower. Thus, we have the Ferris Wheel!
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