Years active 1934–1979 Education Temple University Died August 17, 1979 | Role Amusement Ride Designer Name John Allen | |
Born May 21, 1907 ( 1907-05-21 ) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Occupation Roller coaster designer Known for Philadelphia Toboggan Company manufacturers Rides The Racer, Screamin' Eagle, The Beast, Great American Scream, Rebel Yell | ||
RCT3 The Great Germie
John C. Allen (May 21, 1907 – August 17, 1979) was a roller coaster designer who was responsible for the revival of wooden roller coasters which began in the 1970s. He attended Drexel University. He started working for the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1934 as a coaster operator and rose to become president of the company by 1954. He has designed over 25 coasters and has made significant contributions to roller coaster technology. He once said, "You don't need a degree in engineering to design roller coasters, you need a degree in psychology."
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