George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (January 15, 1869 – November 22, 1896[1]) was an American engineer. He is most known for creating the original Ferris wheel for the 1893 Chicago World's Columbian Exposition.

George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr.
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Born(1859-02-14)February 14, 1859
DiedNovember 22, 1896(1896-11-22) (aged 37)
Cause of deathTyphoid fever
EducationRensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1881)
Known forThe original Chicago Ferris Wheel and the Ferris wheel concept
Parent(s)George Washington Gale Ferris, Sr. (1818–1895)
Martha Edgerton Hyde

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References

  1. Chase's calendar of events 2009. McGraw Hill Professional. 2009. ISBN 978-0-07-159956-6. Retrieved 2013-02-17.

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