Lee Eyerly

Lee Eyerly

male, deceased (1963)
American, From Salem, Oregon, Oregon State University, Amusementridemaker, homestead act, american legion…Amusement ride
Lee U. Eyerly (1892-1963) was an American civil aviation pioneer and amusement ride manufacturer.
George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

George Washington Gale Ferris Jr.

male, deceased (1896)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute alumni, Chi Phi Fraternity, Amusementridemaker, rensselaer polytechnic institute, American, bridge
George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. (February 14, 1859 - November 22, 1896) was born in Galesburg, Illinois. He is most well known for inventing the...
Lamarcus Adna Thompson

Lamarcus Adna Thompson

male, deceased (1919)
inventor, atlantic city, Amusementridemaker, roller coaster, Coney Island, American
La Marcus Adna Thompson (March 8, 1848 - May 8, 1919 in Ohio, United States) is best known for his early work developing roller coasters, and is...

William F. Mangels

male
Amusementridemaker, carousel, Coney Island, The Whip, amusement parks
William F. Mangels (1866-1958), amusement manufacturer and inventor, worked at Coney Island and was a major player in the development of American...

Gerstlauer

male
Amusementridemaker, roller coaster, Amusement ride, Companies of Germany, Münsterhausen
Gerstlauer Amusement Rides GmbH is a German manufacturer of stationary and transportable amusement rides and roller coasters, located in...