Roosevelt Island Tram Inspection

The Roosevelt Island Aerial Tramway is a classic reversible aerial passenger tramway that provides transportation between Roosevelt Island and Manhattan.  The tramway operates using a system of wire ropes, hauling machinery, and support towers to transport two tram cars back …
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Ferris Wheel for World’s Fair

H&H designed an 80’ diameter, 96-passenger, welded tubular construction amusement ride for the 1964 World Fair. At the time, it was branded as the “World’s Largest Tire,” which was also a working Ferris Wheel. It now sits in Detroit, serving …
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Coney Island Parachute Jump

Brooklyn, New York, is home to the famous structure—the Coney Island Parachute Jump. Under a contract in the early 1980s with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, H&H performed a physical inspection, prepared an analysis, and made …
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