The wheel had consumed 28,416 pounds of bolts in its assembly;
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In "The Devil in the White City," Erik Larson explores the intricacies of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, highlighting its grand achievements alongside the dark elements of the time. One fascinating detail is the enormous use of materials, illustrated by the staggering figure that the wheel utilized 28,416 pounds of bolts during its construction. This emphasizes the scale and engineering marvel of the Ferris wheel, a key attraction of the...
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