225 years ago, on January 20, 1885, L.A. Thompson patented the roller coaster. Two photographs below, courtesy of Museum of History and Industry (Seattle), King County Snapshots: A photographic heritage of Seattle and surrounding communities digital collection, show the roller coaster in Seattle (Washington) Luna park in 1910 and 1912.
View Down the Shoots at Luna Park, Seattle, ca. 1910
Luna Park roller coaster, Seattle, ca. 1912
