Edward A. Vettel was an American roller coaster designer. Throughout his career he designed a total of 11 different rides, with only one standing operating today.
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| Born | 1878 |
| Died | 1952 |
| Years active | 1909-1949 |
History
Edward A. Vettel was born in 1878, and immigrated to the USA from Germany in 1881, where he slowly built up a name for himself working within the industry, when he was hired by Cedar Point, Kennywood, and West View Park.
In 1908, his first design made its way to the public with Figure 8 at West View Park.
Roller coasters
| Name | Amusement Park | Opening Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figure 8 | West View Park | 1909 | Defunct |
| Dips | West View Park | 1912 | Defunct |
| Jack Rabbit | Idora Park | 1914 | Defunct |
| High Frolics | Cedar Point | 1918 | Defunct |
| Racing Whippet | West View Park | 1927 | Defunct |
| Rocket | Ocean View Amusement Park | 1929 | Defunct |
| Thunderbolt | Six Gun Territory | 1931 | Defunct |
| Blue Streak | Conneaut Lake Park | July 4, 1938 | Defunct |
| Zephyr | Pontchartrain Beach | 1939 | Defunct |
| Cyclone | Lakeside Amusement Park | May 17, 1940 | Standing but not operating |
| Kiddie Dips | West View Park | 1949 | Defunct |