Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection
Alternative Title
Royal American Shows
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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
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Seattle Wheel at Florida State Fair, Tampa, Florida, B" (1950). Showmen’s Museum Photograph Collection. Image 29.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/showmens_museum/29
Keywords
Fairs, State fairs, Ferris wheels Florida State Fair, Royal American Shows Inc.
