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Amusement Parks
In the late 1800's amusement parks began taking hold in the United States. They were an instant hit. -
First Rollercoaster
It is said that the first rollercoaster in the United States was built by L.A Thompson and opened at Coney Island, New York. -
First Ferris Wheel
The first ferris wheel was built by George W. Ferris, a bridge-builder from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. -
First American Amusement Park
The first American amusement park was at the 1893 World Columbian Exposition. It was the first one to ever have a ferris wheel and an arcade midway. -
Carousel
The carousel originated in Europe, but reached its greatest fame in America in the 1900's. -
"Thomas Edison" of rollercoasters
John A. Miller invented his first rollercoaster ride called the Flying Turns ride. John Miller got the nickname "Thomas Edison of rollercoasters". -
Introduction of the World-Famous Cyclone Rollercoaster
The introduction of the world-famous cyclone rollercoaster at Steeplechase Park in 1927 marked the beginning of the rollercoaster as one of the most popular attractions for amusements parks. -
Trampoline Was Invented
George Nissen, an American circus acrobat and Olympic medalist, invented the trampoline in his garage in 1936 and patened the device. -
People Were Losing Interest
In the 1950s people started losing interest in as the amusement parks grew older. -
Disneyland
Disneyland had opened in 1955 to bring back the sensation for amusement parks.