It used to be that skyscrapers or natural landscapes (usually those of the New Wonders of the World variety) defined the cityscapes of the world’s most visited cities.
That has changed significantly since 2000 when the London Eye opened in London, England. Suddenly it was an amusement ride that was included in the printed cityscape of every touristy momento sold at gift shops.
History of the modern Ferris Wheel
In 1893 during the Chicago World’s Fair America aimed to flex its engineering muscle by building something to rival the Eifel Tower.
EITIt used to be that skyscrapers or natural landscapes (usually those of the New Wonders of the World variety) defined the cityscapes of the world’s most visited cities.
That has changed significantly since 2000 when the London Eye opened in London, England. Suddenly it was an amusement ride that was included in the printed cityscape of every touristy momento sold at gift shops.
History of the modern Ferris Wheel
In 1893 during the Chicago World’s Fair America aimed to flex its engineering muscle by building something to rival the Eifel Tower.
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