This Week In Illinois History: Big Eli, The First Portable Ferris Wheel (May 23, 1900)
On May 23, 1900, the world’s first portable Ferris wheel, known as “Big Eli,” made its debut. Its inventor, William Sullivan, launched an amusement ride…
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This Week In Illinois History: Big Eli, The First Portable Ferris Wheel (May 23, 1900)
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This Week In Illinois History: Big Eli, The First Portable Ferris Wheel (May 23, 1900)
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