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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Park
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gptkbp:annualVisitors
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over 1.4 million during exposition
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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American_engineering_history
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gptkbp:capacity
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40 people
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gptkbp:completed
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1893
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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Symbol of innovation
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gptkbp:defeated
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1906
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gptkbp:design
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Rotating observation wheel
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gptkbp:designedBy
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gptkb:George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Jr.
gptkb:Ferris_Wheel_Company
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gptkbp:diameter
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250 feet
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gptkbp:duration
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20 minutes
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gptkbp:electronicSystems
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Industrial architecture
Wind resistance
First to use a wheel design for amusement
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gptkbp:exhibits
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gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
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gptkbp:featuredIn
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gptkb:Chicago_World's_Fair_1893
Movies and literature
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gptkbp:height
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264 feet
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gptkbp:historicalEvent
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gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition_1893
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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Cultural landmark
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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original Ferris wheel
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gptkbp:influenced
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Theme park development
Giant wheel designs
Increased_visitors_to_Chicago
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Future amusement park attractions
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gptkbp:inspiredBy
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gptkb:London_Eye
The_Eiffel_Tower
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gptkbp:launchDate
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Attended by dignitaries
June 21, 1893
November 6, 1893
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gptkbp:legacy
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Pioneered amusement rides
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
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gptkbp:material
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Steel
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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Opening day celebration
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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Illumination at night
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gptkbp:operatedBy
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gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
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gptkbp:operationalStatus
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13 years
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gptkbp:publicPerception
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Highly popular
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gptkbp:replacedBy
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gptkb:modern_Ferris_wheels
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gptkbp:season
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36
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gptkbp:significance
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First large-scale Ferris wheel
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:Chicago_World's_Fair
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gptkbp:timePeriod
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50 cents
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gptkbp:viewingPlatform
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Observation deck
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gptkbp:weight
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over 2,000,000 pounds
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