B.A. Schiff & Associates

B.A. Schiff & Associates
Private
Industry Roller coaster manufacturing
Founded 1950
Founder Ben Schiff
Headquarters Miami, Florida, USA
Area served
 North America

B.A. Schiff & Associates was a roller coaster manufacturing firm based in Miami, Florida, United States. Founded by its namesake, Ben Schiff, the company produced family style roller coasters including a variety of kiddie roller coasters and Wild Mouse roller coasters. The company operated from approximately 1948[1][2][3][4] into the early 1970s.

Partial list of attractions

Former attractions

Former roller coasters created by B.A. Schiff & Associates
Coaster Location Season opened Season closed Type/Model Ref(s)
Mini-Comet Hersheypark 1974 1978 Kiddie roller coaster [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Pennsy Ops Celebrate Good Biz, Hit Jackpots at Annual Meeting". The Billboard. September 25, 1948. p. 57. Retrieved January 28, 2015. B.A. Schiff, of Miami, reported that he had sold 35 of his kiddie boat rides this season and had only skimmed the market.
  2. ↑ "B.A. Schiff And Associates". The Billboard. November 25, 1950. p. 58. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Roller coasters and the 'Wildmouse'". The Billboard. December 29, 1956. p. 41. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kirby, Irwin (December 8, 1958). "Millions in Rides and Units Sold at NAAPPB Trade Show". The Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
  5. ↑ Marden, Duane. "Mini-Comet  (Hersheypark)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved January 28, 2015.


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