Eli Bridge Company

Eli Bridge Company is a family-owned company that designs and manufactures amusement rides, including the classic BIG ELI Wheel and the Scrambler. The company has a history of over 100 years in the industry.

In 1893, W.E. Sullivan visited the Columbian Exposition and was inspired by the original Ferris Wheel. He later collaborated with machinist James H. Clements and began construction of their Wheel on March 23, 1900. The first 'Big Eli' Wheel debuted in Jacksonville, Illinois' Central Park on May 23, 1900. In 1906, Sullivan incorporated the Eli Bridge Company. The company was originally housed in Roodhouse, Illinois, and in 1919 moved to 800 Case Avenue in Jacksonville, Illinois. In 1955, Eli Bridge Co. produced its first non-Wheel amusement ride, The Scrambler.

• BIG ELI Wheel

  Classic Ferris wheel that stands the test of time.

• Scrambler

  Double-rotation amusement ride.

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