John miller roller coaster biography of michael
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John miller roller coaster biography of michael
John A. Miller
American roller coaster designer (1872–1941)
Not to be confused with John A. Millar.
John A. Miller | |
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| Born | August John Mueller 1872 (1872)[1] Homewood, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 24, 1941(1941-06-24) (aged 68–69) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Roller coaster engineer |
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."[2] During his lifetime, he participated in the design of approximately 150 coasters[3] and was a key business partner and mentor to other well-known roller coaster designers, including Harry C.
Baker and John C. Allen.
Biography
Early life
Miller was born in Homewood, Illinois, in 1872 and worked as a coaster builder from a very early age