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Re: Figure 8 roller coaster info



Keith --

I've relayed your query to a pal who's an officer/member of the American
Coaster Enthusiasts...these people really know their stuff.

If he can answer, I've suggested he reply directly to you.

Good luck in your search.

Kevin V. Bunker
Student Assistant
CA State Archives

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> Subject:      Figure 8 roller coaster info
>
> I'm searching for specific information about side friction figure-8
> roller coasters constructed in the Great Lakes region between 1904 &
> 1908 - especially those in Michigan.  Though my research centers around
> the coaster built in Kalamazoo during the early months of 1907, similar
> (if not identical) models were built in Grand Rapids, St. Joe, South
> Haven, Jackson, Lansing and Battle Creek during the same period.  It
> also appears that some (if not all) were built by the same company.
> I've read Robert Cartmell's fine book, and wrote the Philadelphia
> Toboggan Company (though to no avail).  I'm specifically interested in
> blueprints, technical drawings or information, construction company info
> and photos - though practically ANYTHING about any of these coasters
> would be most helpful and, of course, greatly appreciated!
>
> Kind regards,
> Keith Howard
> Western Michigan University
> Kalamazoo, MI
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