The Greatest Ferris Wheel

Cost: Free
Lee Auditorium
These meetups will be a little different - there may or may not be a meetup host at these events, so this is more a way to let people in this group know these history talks are taking place. You may or may not see anyone else from the meetup group there if you choose to go.

"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." from https://mohistory.org/events/the-greatest-ferris-wheel