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Early Roller Coasters - 1870 - 1886 LaMarcus Thompson did NOT invent or build the first roller coaster in America
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91.3 WYEP - The Daily Feedback: Have you been to Kennywood Park or any other amusement parks yet this summer? Those fine establishments owe a great debt of gratitude to LaMarcus Adna
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