Texas Star is a Ferris wheel at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, where it operates during the annual State Fair of Texas[2] as its most popular ride.[4]
With an overall height of 216 feet (65.8 m), it was the tallest Ferris wheel in North America[1][4] from 1985 until the opening of the 250-foot (76 m) Star of Puebla in Mexico, on 22 July 2013.[5]
It can carry up to 264 passengers in its 44 gondolas.[6]
Built by SDC Corp. in Reggio Emilia, Italy, at a cost of $2.2 million,[3] it was shipped to Dallas for its debut at the 1985 State Fair of Texas.[7] It is owned by Barbara Brown and her brother Mike Sandefur.[8][9]
From 1985 to 2007 it was illuminated at night by 16,000 incandescent red, white, and blue turbolites.[10] In 2008, this system was replaced with a longer-lasting, more energy-efficient LED system.[11]
^ abHeingartner, Douglas (July 28, 2007). "The Bigger Ferris Wheels Get, the More Cash Flows". The New York Times.
^ ab"General Information". BigTex.com.
^ ab"State Fair Fact". Dallas Morning News. September 30, 2005.
^ abWeiss, Jeffrey (October 6, 1994). "Riding high; At 216 feet, Texas Star Ferris wheel remains a top thrill for fairgoers". Dallas Morning News.
^Puebla, Mexico becomes first site of Bussink R80XL Wheel
^McLeese, Don (October 5, 1996). "Sights, sounds and smells of 110-year-old Texas tradition marvel for all ages Texas State". Austin American-Statesman.
^Halford, Bob (August 2, 1985). "Giant Ferris wheel called Texas Star to rise at Fair Park". Dallas Morning News.
^"Barbara Brown, co-owner of the Texas Star". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. September 25, 1998.
^Wertheimer, Linda K. (October 20, 2002). "The 'Star' of the State Fair; Popular Ferris wheel has been a family attraction since 1985". Dallas Morning News.
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