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John Miller

Who was John A. Miller?

"John Miller was the most innovative and influential figure in the history of amusement parks." (Cartmell, Robert. The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster. Fairview Park, Ohio: Amusement Park Books, Inc., 1987.)

Miller was a genius. He was an inventor. He was a prolific designer and builder of roller coasters and other amusement devices and buildings. Miller was the "Thomas Edison" of roller coasters and is the father of today's coasters.

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