<P> American cities and business also saw the world 's fair as a way of demonstrating economic and industrial success . The World 's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago , Illinois was an early precursor to the modern amusement park . The fair was an enclosed site , that merged entertainment , engineering and education to entertain the masses . It set out to bedazzle the visitors , and successfully did so with a blaze of lights from the `` White City . '' To make sure that the fair was a financial success , the planners included a dedicated amusement concessions area called the Midway Plaisance . Rides from this fair captured the imagination of the visitors and of amusement parks around the world , such as the first steel Ferris wheel , which was found in many other amusement areas , such as the Prater by 1896 . Also , the experience of the enclosed ideal city with wonder , rides , culture and progress ( electricity ) , was based on the creation of an illusory place . </P>
<P> American cities and business also saw the world 's fair as a way of demonstrating economic and industrial success . The World 's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago , Illinois was an early precursor to the modern amusement park . The fair was an enclosed site , that merged entertainment , engineering and education to entertain the masses . It set out to bedazzle the visitors , and successfully did so with a blaze of lights from the `` White City . '' To make sure that the fair was a financial success , the planners included a dedicated amusement concessions area called the Midway Plaisance . Rides from this fair captured the imagination of the visitors and of amusement parks around the world , such as the first steel Ferris wheel , which was found in many other amusement areas , such as the Prater by 1896 . Also , the experience of the enclosed ideal city with wonder , rides , culture and progress ( electricity ) , was based on the creation of an illusory place . </P>
what is the first theme park in america
what is the first theme park in america
World 's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago , Illinois
World 's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago , Illinois