The World's Largest Ferris Wheel Was Almost in Staten Island
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In Staten Island, an observation wheel at 630 feet, the tallest in the world, was going to be constructed on the borough’s waterfront. In October 2018, the project was killed, but recently talks have been renewed, rekindling hope for its completion.
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Ferris wheel - Wikipedia
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Piatt ready to seek Pittsburgh OK for waterfront 'Esplanade' project with giant Ferris wheel on the North Side : r/pittsburgh
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City looking to build world's biggest Ferris wheel in Staten Island - Newsday
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Big Apple to build world's largest Ferris Wheel
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Ferris wheel
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World's Largest Ferris Wheel - Project
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City eyes world's biggest Ferris wheel for Staten Island
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How Ferris Wheels Escaped the Fair And Became High-End Urban Attractions - Atlas Obscura
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Touring the Staten Island site where NYC's new observation wheel will rise - Curbed NY
Video: World's tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai to open this year - News
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