Posted 14 years ago
JAMESNHPD
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I picked this up today at an estate sale. My wife found it buried in a basement. Picture is of a "gondola" or an 80 foot ferris wheel disguised as a giant tire!
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Posted 14 years ago
JAMESNHPD
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I picked this up today at an estate sale. My wife found it buried in a basement. Picture is of a "gondola" or an 80 foot ferris wheel disguised as a giant tire!
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This is awesome that you found this my friend. This tire still exists to this day. Although it is no longer a Ferris Wheel. Check out the history behind your find at the link below. Have an awesome one Jamesnhpd....
http://www.ifthiscouchcouldtalk.com/2010/11/30/did-you-know-the-uniroyal-tire-used-to-be-a-ferris-wheel/
electobacco, Thank You so much for this info!That article gives me even more appreciation for this post card. Ill have to say that this will FOR SURE be a keeper!
You are welcome JAMES. Yes indeed it is. Being in the Metro Detroit area I have passed by this huge tire many times.....
It's the "Hi ya Tom" that makes this swing!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniroyal_Giant_Tire
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/8258