The director of the 1893 World’s Fair, Daniel Burnham, issued a challenge for something to be built for the 1893 Columbian Exposition (Chicago World’s Fair) which would rival the Eiffel Tower. George W.G. Ferris, Jr. came through with the idea that became the iconic image of the fair, the Ferris wheel. The original Ferris wheel…
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The Story of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, America’s First Celebrity Superstar
The story of how William Cody the man became Buffalo Bill the legend is fascinating. Buffalo Bill had two separate but related careers. He was an Indian scout and guide, and lived a life of adventure that others only dreamed about. But when novelists told thrilling tales about him–and added some details of their own–…
Gail Masinda (History Heights & Maestro Heights) 