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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.
1 The Flying Horse Carousel is the nationâs oldest carousel. 2  It is located in the resort town of Watch Hill. 3  The first circus in the United States was in Newport in 1774. 4  Ann and Hope was the first discount department store in the United States the property was opened in Rhode Island.