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John C. Allen, American roller coaster designer (born 1907)
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John C. Allen
American roller coaster designer
John C. Allen was a roller coaster designer who was responsible for the revival of wooden roller coasters which began in the 1960s. He attended Drexel University. He started working for the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1934 as a coaster operator and rose to become president…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Roller coaster
Rail-based amusement park ride
A roller coaster is a type of amusement ride employing a form of elevated railroad track that carries passengers on a train through tight turns, steep slopes, and other elements. Roller coasters are usually designed to produce a thrilling experience, though some roller coasters…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)