Big Eli Ferris Wheel 2
by Debra Forand
Title
Big Eli Ferris Wheel 2
Artist
Debra Forand
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
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This is a shot of the famous Miracle Strip Park Ferris wheel now at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Big Eli Ferris Wheel
A large Ferris wheel situated not far from the parks main entrance. It was a standard wheel with neon lighting effects. Up until 1999, it was run by the original motor (using a lever to adjust the speed and to slow it down) and the operator had to manually raise the platform by standing on a different lever. This sometimes made it difficult to control the Ferris wheel because it became out of balance. However, before the 2000 season, the motor was replaced. The lever which controlled the Ferris wheel was replaced by a toggle switch. The platform was also replaced with a new platform that only required a push of a button. The Ferris Wheel was purchased and is now located at Pier Park on Panama City Beach.
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December 29th, 2012
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