Since its opening on Memorial Day in 1920, the Wonder Wheel has become a symbol of New York City's resilience:
: It was officially designated a New York City Landmark in 1989. Wonder Wheel
: Today, the Vourderis family still operates the ride, with multiple generations working together to maintain its 400,000 lbs of steel. Since its opening on Memorial Day in 1920,
You can visit this historic landmark at Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park to experience the ride for yourself. History - Deno's Wonder Wheel Wonder Wheel
: During the massive NYC blackout, when the ride came to a sudden halt, the owners spent hours hand-cranking the massive wheel to bring every single passenger down safely to the ground.
: It has maintained a perfect safety record for over 100 years.