Thunderbolt, Wooden roller coaster in Coney Island, Brooklyn, US.
The Thunderbolt roller coaster reached 86 feet in height and provided a ride lasting one minute and seventeen seconds on its wooden track.
The original Thunderbolt operated from 1925 until 1982, designed by John Miller, and remained standing until its demolition in 2000 without proper notification.
The structure appeared in the 1977 film Annie Hall by Woody Allen, where it served as the childhood residence of the character Alvy Singer.
The roller coaster track incorporated the Kensington Hotel building from 1895, creating an integrated structure that combined residential and entertainment functions.
The Red House Painters band selected a sepia photograph of the Thunderbolt as cover art for their 1993 album Red House Painters.
Location: Brooklyn
Made from material: wood
GPS coordinates: 40.57390,-73.98250
Latest update: May 15, 2025 21:13
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