From 1868 to 1890, his father, George Washington Gale Ferris Sr., owned the Sears–Ferris House, at 311 W. Third, Carson City, Nevada.
Từ 1868 tới 1890, bố ông George Washington Gale Ferris Sr., sở hữu Sears-Ferris House, tại 311 W. Third, Carson City, Nevada.