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7.00" x 8.00"
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Frame Width:
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Overall:
12.50" x 13.50"
City - Chicago,IL - Fair - The first Ferris Wheel 1893 Framed Print
by Mike Savad
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City - Chicago,IL - Fair - The first Ferris Wheel 1893 framed print by Mike Savad. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
Colorized photo from 1893
Original title: Large Ferris wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition
Location: 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago,... more
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Artist's Description
Colorized photo from 1893
Original title: Large Ferris wheel at the World's Columbian Exposition
Location: 1130 Midway Plaisance, Chicago, IL
Photographer: Unknown
The Columbian Exposition of 1893 was the home of many firsts, they introduced all sorts of technology, foods and in this case rides.
When they were designing the fair, they wanted a sort of high class affair and didn't want low class things like the midway. But they learned that they can profit greatly for having one. They wanted something educational for the most part but also wanted a grand feature that could rival the Eiffel tower, which was made for the Expo in France.
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr, just happened to be in the right spot at the right time. As he was hired to inspect the steel structures of the buildings, he heard that they wanted something grand. It just so happens he had a neat idea, and designed what we call today, the Ferris Wheel. Though in those days it was just kno...
About Mike Savad
My name is Mike Savad, I create one of a kind images. Photo realistic, is what people think of first. I specialize in job themes, such as Pharmacist, Doctor, Firemen, Lawyer, etc. Steampunk is another favorite. I'm certain you will find something that you will like. My art is inspired by Norman Rockwell and Paintings from the time of the Renaissance. Be sure to visit my Scene in Color section. I expertly restore and colorize black and white images. See the past come alive with color. Each image is painstakingly cleaned and repaired, colors are researched and shaded in. Images are designed to coordinate with the rest of my collection. The past was far more colorful than you would have imagined. Want something fun to do? Sometimes I hide...
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Carol Senske
F/L. Congratulations on your feature in Welcome Fine Artists! This is a perfect image for summer fun.
GJ Glorijean
Gorgeous!