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A Century of Screams: The History of the Roller Coaster. The roller coaster has its origins in St. Petersburg, Russia, as a simple slide that took thrillseekers down an icy ramp past a variety of colored lanterns. Catherine the Great gave this custom a boost when she fitted her imperial sleigh with wheels for summer use.
It wasn't until 1911 that the first official amusement park ride was opened. The carousel, which is now in the National Register of Historic Places, was hand-carved and cost over $10,000 US Dollars (USD) to produce.