Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection
Alternative Title
Carnival Games
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Creation Date
1938
Time Period
circa 1938
Abstract
A side shot of a Ferris wheel at a carnival or fair at Riverview Park in Chicago, Illinois.
Alt Text
A view of a Ferris wheel from the side, surrounded by trees and other structures. A large power line structure, possible a transmission tower, is visible in the distance.
Keywords
Amusement rides, Carnivals, Fairs, Ferris wheels
Extent
1 black-and-white photograph
Subject: geographic
Chicago (Ill.)
Physical Collection
International Independent Showmen's Museum Photographic Collection
Holding Location
International Independent Showmen's Museum
Media Type
Black-and-white photographs
Identifier
S58-00008-rid-00002
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Ferris Wheel, Chicago, Illinois" (1938). Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection. Image 2.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/showmens_museum/2
Keywords
Amusement rides, Carnivals, Fairs, Ferris wheels
Image Location
Latitude
41.940687
Longitude
-87.693438
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