When completed, the Ferris wheel will be 150 feet tall, about 50% taller than the Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier, according to L.A. Times real estate reporter Roger Vincent.

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At its simplest, a Ferris wheel is a glittery observation tower. But for carnivals and fairs, said Wood, it’s like a smoke signal, too. “That’s how you know the fair is here,” he said.

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More than 100,000 parts went into Ferris’ wheel, notably an 89,320-pound axle that had to be hoisted onto two towers 140 feet in the air. Launched on June 21, 1893, it was a glorious success.

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When completed, the Ferris wheel will be 150 feet tall, about 50% taller than the Pacific Wheel on the Santa Monica Pier, according to L.A. Times real estate reporter Roger Vincent.