John A. Miller

Not to be confused with John A. Millar.

John A. Miller
Born
August John Mueller

1872 (1872)[1]
Homewood, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 24, 1941(1941-06-24) (aged 68–69)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
OccupationRoller 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.

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Rutherford was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cartmell, Robert (1987). The Incredible Scream Machine: A History of the Roller Coaster. Fairview Park, OH: Amusement Park Books, Inc. pp. 117–136. ISBN 0879723416.
  3. ^ Marden, Duane. "John A. Miller". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved August 24, 2013.