George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

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George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (February 14, 1859 - November 22, 1896) was born in Galesburg, Illinois. He is most well known for inventing the Ferris Wheel, constructed for the World's Columbian Exposition in an attempt to create something as impressive as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. His family moved to Nevada when he was five years old. His family later relocated to California, and Ferris attended high school in Oakland, California. Wikipedia
Born:
February 14, 1859
Died:
November 22, 1896
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