Nothing captures the feelings of summertime more than going up and down on a thrillingFerris wheel. The __1__ structure is an iconicpart of amusement parks and carnivals. This spectacleof fun and excitement is an important part of American and global history, representing innovation and adventure.
The first Ferris wheel was built in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. The event was held to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ __2__ to the Americas. Lead architect Daniel Burnham wastasked withcreating a structure that could __3__ the Eiffel Tower. George Washington Gale Ferris Jr. was the engineer who __4__ him with the innovative design of a metal wheel. Itstood 264 feet tall with wooden cars that could __5__ up to 60 people each. This tall, rolling wheel delighted millions of people who experienced the thrill of soaring heights for the first time in their lives. It was then named afterits inventor, and the Ferris wheel was soon popularized. Although the original Ferris wheel is no longer__6__, there is a Ferris wheel on Chicago’s Navy Pierthat serves as a tribute to its legacy.
