1884
142 years ago
Innovation
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback...
Switchback Railway
June 16, 1884
Summary
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island amusement park.
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The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island amusement park.
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- Date
- June 16, 1884
- Event Type
- Innovation
- Years Ago
- 142
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