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Join us for a fascinating look at the original Ferris wheel, a breathtaking 264-foot engineering marvel created by George Washington Gale Ferris. Jr., presented by speakers Mike Truax and Steve Schmitz. From wowing crowds at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair to soaring once again above St. Louis during the 1904 World’s Fair, this program traces the Wheel’s remarkable journey through triumph, failure, and rebirth. Along the way, you’ll discover surprising details, untold stories, and enduring legends—including what really happened at the end of the Wheel’s life and the truth behind the famous “fate of the axle.”
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5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO, United States, Missouri 63112, 5700 Grand Dr, St Louis, MO 63112-1004, United States, Clayton
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