Chicago History at Home Families

4.22 | The First Ferris Wheel

Apr 22 2020
The Ferris Wheel at World’s Columbian Exposition

Get a glimpse into the construction of the first Ferris wheel by reading telegrams between the inventor and the man in charge of building it. Find inspiration in a Ferris wheel advertisement. Then write your own telegram and design an advertisement for the Ferris wheel’s opening day. Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #CHMatHomeFamilies.

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