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John A. Miller, born August John Mueller (1872 – June 24, 1941), was an American roller coaster designer and builder, inventor, and businessman. Miller patented over 100 key roller coaster components, [1] and is widely considered the "father of the modern high-speed roller coaster."
The first Kennywood Racer was a side friction roller coaster built in 1910 by Frederick Ingersoll. It was a twin-track racing coaster designed by John Miller that cost nearly $50,000. When it was built, it was the largest racing coaster in the world. [citation needed] The original Racer had two trains which raced side by side on two separate ...
Jack Rabbit is a wooden roller coaster located at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.Designed and built by John A. Miller [2] and Harry C. Baker, [3] Jack Rabbit opened in 1920, making it one of the oldest roller coasters in the world still in operation. [4]
It was the oldest operating roller coaster in Ohio and seventh-oldest in the United States when it closed in 2007. Designed by John A. Miller, the Big Dipper was also one of the last remaining roller coasters in the world from the designer. American Coaster Enthusiasts awarded the coaster its ACE Coaster Classic and ACE Coaster Landmark ...
Thunderbolt, previously known as Pippin, is a wooden roller coaster located at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. It was originally built and designed by John A. Miller and opened in 1924. It was later renovated for the 1968 season, which involved a major track expansion designed by Andy Vettel.
Jack Rabbit was a wooden roller coaster located at Clementon Park in Clementon, New Jersey.Opening in 1919, built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters and designed by John A. Miller, the coaster was open for 81 years before closing to the public in 2002.
Darrell Miller. Six Flags New Orleans: After ... decaying roller coaster, and fallen Tyrannosaurus Rex. Last year, however, work began on turning the site into a $53 million cultural center ...
The Thunderbolt was a wooden roller coaster located at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.Designed by John Miller, [1] it operated from 1925 until 1982 and remained standing until it was demolished in 2000.