Chicago Wheel
| Name | Chicago Wheel |
|---|---|
| Height | 80.4m (264ft) |
| Diameter | 264m (75ft) |
| Opened | 1893 |
| Closed | 1906 |
| Country | USA |
| Location | Chicago; Illinois |
| Number of Cabins | 36 |
| Passengers per Cabin | 20 |
| Seating Capacity | 720 |
| Hourly Capacity | 2160 |
| Ride Duration | 20 minutes |
| Climate Controlled | No |
| Construction Cost | Unknown |
| Status | Defunct |
| Design/Manufacturer | George Ferris |
| Type | Fixed |
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Additional Notes: The original The Chicago Wheel opened on 1893 in Chicago; Illinois, USA. The observation wheel is 264 feet tall. There are 36 cabins capable of holding up to 20 people at one time resulting in a seating capacity of 720 passengers at one time. The duration of the ride was 20 minutes, resulting in a total capacity of 2160 people per hour.
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