Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection

 

Alternative Title

Royal American Shows

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Unknown

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Creation Date

1950

Time Period

circa 1950s

Abstract

A Seattle wheel (also called a giant wheel or a Velare wheel) Ferris wheel at the Florida State Fair in Tampa, Florida.

Alt Text

A very large Ferris wheel with curved gondolas sits on what appear to be fairgrounds, with several people visible on the ride. The photograph was taken from below the Ferris wheel, emphasizing its larger size.

Keywords

Fairs, State fairs, Ferris wheels Florida State Fair, Royal American Shows Inc.

Extent

1 black-and-white photograph

Subject: geographic

Hillsborough County (Fla.); Tampa (Fla.)

Physical Collection

International Independent Showmen's Museum Photographic Collection

Holding Location

International Independent Showmen's Museum

Media Type

Black-and-white photographs

Identifier

S58-00030-ras-00010

Keywords

Fairs, State fairs, Ferris wheels Florida State Fair, Royal American Shows Inc.

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