In 1889 Paris hosted the World Exposition and they unveiled the Eiffel Tower to the world. Chicago wanted to top the Eiffel Tower, so when they hosted the World Exposition they unveiled the world's first Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel was invented by George W. Ferris.It cost $400,000 to construct. It had 36 cars and each car could hold 60 passengers.Each car had a dining table, passengers were able to bring food on the Ferris wheel and eat while they enjoyed their ride. To get on the Ferris wheel it cost 50 cents the same price to get in the fair.When the fair was over the Ferris wheel was moved to Chicago's North Side, but then it appeared again at the St. Louis Exposition.
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