6 Flags Great America roller coaster gets landmark status

American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive roller coaster landmark honor
The American Eagle is made of Douglas fir trees and was painted by hand, Six Flags said. Construction began in June 1980, and there were rumors about what the park — then Marriott's Great America — was constructing until it opened in October of the same year, Six Flags said.
Iconic Illinois Roller Coaster To Be Named Coaster Landmark
That's why I was pleased to see NBC report that American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) have announced they will now recognize The American Eagle as a Roller Coaster Landmark.
Iconic Six Flags Great America roller coaster to be named coaster landmark
American Eagle, which debuted as the world's fastest roller coaster upon its opening in 1981, has been named an American Coaster Enthusiasts Roller Coaster Landmark. The title puts American Eagle ...
American Eagle at Six Flags Great America to receive landmark roller coaster status
There’s a lot of “new” coming to Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee for the 2025 season, from the record-breaking dive coaster Wrath of Rakshasa to other attractions and food and beverage options.
Six Flags Great America roller coaster to receive landmark status
GURNEE, Ill. - The famed American Eagle roller coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee will be recognized as landmark at a roller coaster convention later this year.
Six Flags Great America roller coaster gets landmark status
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World's tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, is coming down at Six Flags Great Adventure
The eyes of the roller coaster-loving world are on New Jersey as Kingda Ka's record-holding reign comes to an end.
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American Eagle at Six Flags Great America earns landmark roller coaster status
American Coaster Enthusiasts has announced that American Eagle, the classic wooden racing coaster at Six Flags Great America in north suburban Gurnee, will be recognized as an ACE Roller ...