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Skate Plus, 4 David Drown Blvd., Fairhaven PAWTUCKET 1, Norwood Air Lanes Recreation Center, Rt. It was source of amusement from 1904 - 1967. Olympic Skating Rink, Corner of Taussig Blvd and Granby St, Norfolk Michigan Boulevard Photographs from the Lake Michi "Big Jim" O'Leary's Amazing Life Story. This article is about the former amusement park in Chicago. TOWSON Skateland Orchard, 8855 Orchard Tree Ln, Towson, AGAWAM The History of John Wayne Gacy - Serial Killer. In its day, the Bobs was billed as the worlds faster roller coaster, attaining a top speed of more than 60 miles per hour. CINCINNATI Price Hill Skating Rink, 3503 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati Pearson Park Roller Rink, Toledo MONTVALE CHICOPEE Moonlight Rollerway (Original), 3645 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena Norwood / Fun Factory Roller RInk, 1631 Sherman Ave., Norwood LAKELAND Starlite Skate Center, 2222 Edgewood D., S. Lakeland SALEM SALEM Skate Palace, 1860 Fisher Rd NE, Salem Roller Kingdom, 1983 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, AIKEN I went there Thanksgiving day 1969. NORRISTOWN Art's Skateland, Plymouth Township on Ridge Pike, Norristown RENO Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is closing at 5pm due to inclement weather. DIGITAL RESEARCH LIBRARY OF ILLINOIS HISTORY JOURNAL THE PREMIER ACADEMIC RESOURCE FOR ILLINOIS AND CHICAGO HISTORY. Depew Roller Rink, 5287 Transit Road, Depew Twin City Roller Rink (America On Wheels), 1018 Sherman Ave, Elizabeth Skateland, 84th and F St., Omaha, RENO Rollerdrome, 255 Chestnut St., Reno WOONSOCKET Two-OH-Two Armory Rink, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago Skater City at That Fun Spot, 136 South Road, Enfield Removal of the "African Dip" Dunk Tank Game from Riverview Park in Chicago, Illinois. Evesham Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton New Skateland, 1320 Main Street, Buffalo That wasn't the only thing breaking records. NAPA Wheelhouse Roller Rink, 1375 Imola Ave, W. Napa COLUMBUS Bedford Grove Rollaway, Daniel Webster Highway, S. Bedford, ALMONESSON During the 1950's & 60's he hired various organists to record for him. Rainbow Rollerland / Starburst, 1125 W Jefferson St, Brooksville Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W Genesee St, Auburn BRISTOL Bristol Roller Rink (Arena), 541 N. Main St., Bristol FAIRDALE Fairdale Roller Rink, Fair Street, Carmichaels (Fairdale) 136th St, Kendale Lakes, Dexter's Roller Rink, 3001 NW Seventh Ave., Miami, Kendall Super Skating Center, 8755 SW 136th St., Miami, Midway Super Skating Center, 190 NW 79th Ave, Miami, RollAir Skating Center, 1805 N. Bay Rd, Mount Dora, Coliseum Roller Rink, 1700 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, Oak Ridge Super Skating Center, 4151 W. Oak Ridge Rd., Orlando, Pine Hills Super Skating Center, 630 Emeralda Dr., Orlando, Skate World II, 4151 W. Oak Ridge Rd., Orlando, Sun State Roller Rink / SunState Super Skating Center, 427 N. Primrose Dr., Orlando, XZFR Rockin Rollerdrome, Pleasure Island, Walt Disney World, Florida, Stardust Skating and Event Center, 2571 12th St, Sarasota, Tallahassee Skate Inn, 1368 Blountstown Hwy, Tallahassee, Carousel Roller Rink, 4745 Apollo Rd., Titusville, Space Park USA, 4745 Apollo Rd., Titusville, Titusville Family Fun and Fitness Center, 4745 Apollo Rd., Titusville, Coliseum Roller Rink, 412 Chesapeake Av, Davis Island, Tampa, Gayety Roller Rink, 3001 Tuxedo Ave., West Palm Beach, Let's Roll Skate 'n Fun Center / Slapshots Family Skate Center / Slapshots Sportplex, 5065 Piney Grove Rd, Cumming, Maui Skate Palace, 25 South Kahului Beach Road, Maui, Circus Roller Rink / Teen Town, Main St., Bloomington, Aragon Ballroom & Roller Rink, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Arcadia Ballroom / Roller Rink, 4444 Broadway, Chicago, Armory Roller RInk, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, 202nd Armory Rink, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago, Two-OH-Two Armory Rink, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago, (The) Axle Roller Rink, 4510 North Harlem, Chicago (Norridge), Hub Roller Rink, 4510 North Harlem, Chicago (Norridge), North Avenue Rollerway, Melrose Park, 8490 W. North Ave., Chicago, Campbell's Skate Center, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur, Decatur Skateland, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur, George's Skate Center, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur, Great Skate North, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur, Great Skate South, 606 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, Krazy Skate Skating Rink, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur, Elm Roller Skating Rink, 375 W. Roosevelt Rd. Nonetheless, it was unwanted at the auction, and shortly thereafter, it was demolished and sold for scrap, along with Riverviews five other roller coasters the Fireball, the Wild Mouse, the Silver Streak, the Comet and the Greyhound. Pine Hollow Roller Rink, 275 Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay Around 1968, presumably in reaction to the closing of Riverview, Kiddy Town acquired a Wild Mouse roller coaster, a Rock-O-Plane ride, and other attractions aimed at older kids and teens. Capitol Arena (America on Wheels), 224 Lalor Street, Trenton Starlight Arena Roller Rink, 1812 Pulaski Hwy., Edgewood Roller World / Surfside Skateland, 1625 East Weber Drive, Tempe This photo appears courtessy of the Vernon, Laces Roller Skating, 3345 Hillside Avenue, New Hyde Park, Laces Roller Rink, 469 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, Gay Blades Rollerdrome, 52street & Bway NYC, St. Nicholas Arena, 66 St. Off Broadway, NYC, Sports-O-Rama, 2299 Brewerton Road, Route 11, Mattydale, Pine Hollow Roller Rink, 275 Pine Hollow Road, Oyster Bay, Patchogue Roller Rink, 9 Railroad Ave., Patchogue, Peekskill Rollerdrome, 1045 Park St., Peekskill, High Roller Skating Rink, 4936 Route 39, Pike, Hillside Rollerdrome, 127-25 Metropolitan Ave., Richmond Hill, Queens, Queens Roller Rink, Queens & Horace Blvds, Queens, Beck's Roller Rink, 95 Main Street, Ravena, B&B Roller Rink, 1469 State Route 7, Richmondville, Eddie's Roller Palace, 155 Chestnut Street, Rochester, Olympic Park Skating Center, 1300 Scottsville Road, Rochester, Roller Palace, 155 Chestnut Street, Rochester, Sharkey's Skate-Way, 465 W Commercial Street, Rochester, Stone Street Arena Roller Rink, 87 Stone Street, Rochester, Tommy's Roller Palace, 195 St. Paul Street, Rochester, Hillcrest Roller Rink, 2181 Co Rd 4, Sidney, Eastern Hills Skating Center, 4675 Transit Rd, Williamsville, Rol-A-Rink Skating Center, 2421 N Main St , High Point, Playland Park Roller Rink, 2135 Massillon Rd, Akron, Brookpark Skateland, 13445 Brookpark Rd, Brookpark, Western Rollarama, 5166 Crookshank Rd, Cincinnati, Rollercade, 6800 Denison Avenue, Cleveland, Crystal Slipper Ballroom, 386 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, Skyborn Skateland, 5309 Haddix Road, Fairborn, Green Mill Roller Rink, Riverside Park, Findlay, RoundUp Roller Skate Rink, 1391 Main St (Rt. Fremont Roller Rink, 1620 N. Bell St., Fremont The Roller Rink was the last remaining building associated with Riverview Park. Roseland Roller Rink / West End (America On Wheels), 144 Brighton Ave., Long Branch Roll-A-Rena, 1355 S. Main St., Lebanon They have a good", "We love Monroe Street Midway! FREMONT HIGH POINT ORLANDO MONTGOMERY Looney's Skating Rink, Montgomery, Alabama What a nice memory. Everybody believes that going back to the past would be all rosie. MARSHFIELD Bobby's Rollaway, 1593 Newport Avenue / 67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket Just For Fun Roller Rink, 914 N. Front St. (Rt.31), McHenry NORTH SYRACUSE Alhambra Roller Rink / North Syracuse Skateland, 275 James St., North Syracuse Fordham Skating Palace, 2507 Jerome Avenue, Bronx THE ROLLAWAY, 1756 Main Street, Agawam Flying Bobs was removed with the park in 1967. My mother was a instructor at the riverview roller.rink on Belmont in Chicago in the 60s she would fly around the rink doing the foxtrot and waltz she created a group called the Redwing we wear white sweaters with a rollers sKate on the back with wings She has passed on now but it was a good . Happy Wheels Newington, 29 Fox Run Rd, Newington ELIZABETH Skate Ranch, 2526 North Main St, Santa Ana Riverview was all about coasters. Anderson Rollerland, 29th & U St. (2831 U St.), Bedford The wreckage of the rides was awful but the worst was Aladins castle. Kendall Lakes Super Skating Center, 8755 S.W. Rialto Roller Rink, Springfield COLUMBUS Westview Skateland, 461 Commerce Sq. WEST SUFFIELD a water slide, a large dry slide, Toyland, the Humming Bird and a roller rink. PEAKS ISLAND Peaks Island Roller Rink, Peaks Island WORCESTER WALLINGFORD OKLAHOMA CITY See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Skating Rinks in Riverview, FL. Over the years the novelties and surprises grew, and the park became a second home to generations of youngsters. Fireside Roll-Arena, 850 Roselle Road, Hoffman Estates Paying Homage to Restaurateur Burt Katz; The Inferno, Gullivers, Pequod's and Burt's Place. Mr. Q's Family Skate Center, 85 N. Fayette St., York Blue Plaza Roller Rink, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis Crystal Ballroom, Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield Although the park's owners held an auction just after closing, none of the 50 bidders wanted such attractions as the Pair-O-Chute Jump, the Space Ride, the flash High Ride or even the world-famous Bobs roller coaster. TONOPAH Nevada Roller Skating RInk, Tonopah, ALTON BAY We can customize any skating party with food, drinks, glow sticks, etc. Skate San Diego / RSportz Arena, 165 Denny Way, El Cajon Black Hawk Place Roller Rink, 1800 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls Eastern Parkway Rollerskating Rink, 1435 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn Highland Heights Roller Rink, 4 Woodbine Street, Taunton Just came back from a birthday party there. Skate Scene, 38 School Street, Bangor A cold-weather version of the summertime roller skating oasis that is Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, Winterfest houses an Olympic-size ice skating rink overlooking the Delaware River, a ski chalet-style lodge, a majestically lit holiday tree (featuring tens of thousands . PITTSBURGH Riverview saw prosperity throughout the 1950s, becoming a favorite to the returning servicemen of WWII. TITUSVILLE ). WALTHAM It's a great gathering place for the family, friends, or a date night! Hollywood RollerBowl (Both Locations), Hollywood Wheel World Skating Rink, 334 North Cherry Street Extension, Wallingford SAN RAFAEL Rollarena, 836 Fourth St., San Rafael. Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use Section 107). 34, Monmouth County Airport, Wall Township, Deptford Roller Rink, 510 Deptford Ave, Westville, East End Roller Rink, 7320 East Central, Albuquerque, Rainbow Gardens Roller Drome, San Mateo and Central, Albuquerque, Hoffman's Skateland, 1335 Central Avenue, Albany, Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W Genesee St, Auburn, Bay Shore Roller Rink, 1850 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, Brandywine Rollarena, 15 Walter Avenue, Binghampton, Fordham Skating Palace, 2507 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, Bay Ridge Roller Rink, 62nd St & 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Roller Skating Rink, 357 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, Eastern Parkway Rollerskating Rink, 1435 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, Empire Rollerdrome, 200 Empire Blvd., Near Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, Greenpoint Roller Palace (Lace's), 723 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, Park Circle Roller Skating, 11 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, Roll-A-Rama Roller Rink, 2402 86TH Street, Brooklyn, Scott's Roller Rink, 825 Main St, Buffalo, Roxy Roller Rink, 515 West 18th Street, Chelsea, Roller World Clarkson, 3568 Lake Rd., Clarkson, Commack Roller Rink, 70 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack, Depew Roller Rink, 5287 Transit Road, Depew, Wal-Cliffe Roller Skating Rink, Johnson Avenue, Elmont, Endwell Rollarena / New Image Roller Dome, Lawndale Drive, Endwell, United Skates of America, 1250 West Ridge Road, Greece, Hamburg Roller Rink, 184 Pine St. (215 Buffalo St.), Hamburg, Hamburg Roller Rink, 6000 S. Park Ave., Hamburg, Keuka's Lakeside Park Roller Rink, Hammondsport, Hampton Bays Roller Rink, Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, Skateland Roller Rink, Celoron Park, Jamestown, Skate Haven Roller Rink, 1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna, Sunnyside Roller Skating RInk, 37-11 Queens Blvd., Long Island City, Mineola skating rink (Mineola Fair Grounds), South of Old County Road, Long Island, Mineola, Mount Vernon Arena, 230 W. Lincoln Ave., Mt. Rivervu Roller Rink, Millers Falls Road Route 2A, Turners Falls Stroud reminisces growing up on roller skates in the 70s and how he continued to do . OMAHA HERMITAGE IMPERIAL BEACH NEW HAVEN Rollertown inc, 476 Elm Street, West Haven UKIAH Skate City Roller Center, 2146 S State St, Ukiah. BURLINGTON Roller Frolic, 212 Garl Street, Burlington LEBANON BAY SHORE We went every summer. ORLANDO EAST HARTFORD PHILADELPHIA Chez Vous Roller Rink, 69th & Market St., Philadelphia Unfortunately, most were smashed into oblivion shortly after Riverview Park in Chicago closed its doors for the final time. YOUNG PATRIOTS PARK. The Pledge of Allegiance was written for the Chicago World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Art's Roll-Aire Rink, 349 E. 147th St. Harvey ALTMORE Blanton's Roller Rink 2, 9616 Highway 31, Atmore SOUTH DEERFIELD MINEOLA The former grounds are now home to Riverview Plaza shopping center, the Chicago Police Area 3 Detective Division,[7] DePaul College Prep High School,[8] dental equipment manufacturer Hu-Friedy Manufacturing, and Richard Clark Park, part of the Chicago Park District. Thanks for sharing this memory, Patty. MUSKEGON East End Roller Rink, 7320 East Central, Albuquerque In 1959 first hill was modified and renamed the Fireball. CHICAGO YORK SPRINGS Melody Roller Rink, 810/812 West 9th St., Okmulgee NORWOOD LincolnRink, Lincoln EAST ST. LOUIS Thunderbird Skating Arena, 73rd and State St., East St. Louis WINSTED 4 wheelin Roller Rink, 368 Main St, Winsted, WASHINGTON DC The popular and year round Riverview Roller Rink. There were financial depressions and lots of unemployemnt issues. My mother was a instructor at the riverview roller.rink on Belmont in Chicago in the 60s she would fly around the rink doing the foxtrot and waltz she created a group called the Redwing we wear white sweaters with a rollers sKate on the back with wings She has passed on now but it was a good childhood memory for me. There was a Wurlitzer and a Hammond. Skating Palace East, 467 Main Street, East Hartford Skateland Skate Center, 7308 Lakeland Ave N., Brooklyn Park, COLUMBIA ENFIELD I was one of the luckiest kids to go there because my mother was the director of a nursery school. Hillsboro Skateworld, 4395 S. E. Witch Hazel Road, Hillsboro The Origins of Nude Swimming in Illinois Public Schools and Community Pools. Bricktown (America on Wheels), Route 88 W. and Allaire Ave., Bricktown NYC Casino Roller Rink, 2397 West Oak St., Lebanon Moriah Rd. Skateland, 4181 Kennedy Dr., East Moline WHITTIER At Riverview Park on Chicago's North Side, newspaper carrier boys ride "the Bobs" on a 1962 excursion. Announcements at the time boasted the rink would also have a gentlemen's smoking room, ladies' restroom, and ample room for spectators. SAN JOSE Aloha Roller Palace, 397 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose Interskate Athens Roller Skating Rink, 813 U.S. Highway 72 West Athens Their snack bar and seating area is pretty good and reasonably priced (a can of pop or small bottle of Gatorade for $1.00). LIVERMORE FALLS On the left is the Henry C. Grebe & Co. Inc. Shipyard on the Chicago River at Belmont Avenue. Camden Park Roller Rink, Huntington I hung around with Judy, Kim and Isabelle. KEANSBURG Belvedere Roller Skating Rink & Pool, Beachway, Keansburg HUNTINGTON WALL TOWNSHIP All Roller Coaster Accidents at Riverview Park. HARRISBURG Capital Roller RInk, 2100 Paxton St., Harrisburg CONWAY I found it in my dad's collection along with some audo tapes labeled Russ Young. CHICAGO DECATUR Sports-O-Rama, 2299 Brewerton Road, Route 11, Mattydale The Greyhound had more than one name also IIRC. I remember you were something special if you were asked to skate by any one of the guards. 3, Bar Harbor Rd., Trenton PASADENA Harker Roller Rink / Harker 's, 1620 N. Bell St., Fremont BRICKTOWN FRESNO CUYOHOGA FALLS State 8 Rollerdrome, 4130 State Rd, Cuyahoga Falls SALEM [4] The Schmidt family owned and operated the park throughout its lifetime. EBENSBURG Two of Chicagoland's most popular train rides from the past will be running together for a special weekend later this month. MILPITAS SALISBURY BEACH Mosque Rollaway, 1035 State Street, Bridgeport QUEENS BRISTOL Hollywood Skating Center, 2144 Johnson street, Hollywood Caln Roller Skating Rink & Miniature Golf, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown PALATINE Life was so much nicer and easygoing before we got into this crazy, boring and over-populated, electronic dominated world we have now. Senator Rollerdrome / Roller Drome, 1031 Del Paso Blvd., N. Sacramento BROCKPORT VINELAND WILMINGTON SHEFFIELD [11] Bally Manufacturing Corporation and Williams Electronics, Inc. had their headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities just west of Riverview Park during the later years of the park's operating life. 522, Mount Union Wheeling (Milam) Roller Rink, State Fair Grounds, Wheeling, CASPER Skateland Roller RInk, 1006 N. Lincoln, Casper This is a review for skating rinks in Riverview, FL: "This place is a very legit, 1990s style skating joint. Ray's Roller Rink, 44 Lake Street, South Coventry DECATUR Hampton Bays Roller Rink, Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays There is a video tape available that has about 10 minutes of silent home film of the roller rink. HAVERHILL SEEKONK Just machines to win tickets.". GRAND ISLAND The Gabriel Yon Balloon (Amusement) Park on Cottag Fun Fair (Amusement Park) in Skokie, Illinois. Scooter's Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton FAIRFIELD Tri-Skateland / The Rink in Fairfield / Skate America, 1260 Hicks Blvd, Fairfield, Ohio Romp n' Roll, 1661 E Sutter Rd, Glenshaw I went there in the late 1950s and early 60s. Last few times I went there, the shag carpet was removed for a future renovation that took forever. BETHEL PARK Bethel Roll Arena, 2969 Industrial Blvd., Bethel Park NASHUA My father 7 my Uncle Mickey could be found there whenever my cousins and I needed a few quarters and dimes for re rides. JACKSON Rollatorium, 210 West Ganson, Jackson Rol-A-Rink Skating Center, 2421 N Main St , High Point With heart-pounding drops like this one, the Bobs was justifiably considered the scariest roller coaster at Riverview, a popular park for youngsters. He had played for silent films at a theater before coming to the roller rink. We took our 8th grade trip in 1965 from Westville (IL) Jr High School to Riverview. Ironic isnt it, that the more digitally connected weve become, in some ways we are more distant than ever. Swanton Coliseum Roller Skating Center, 12725 Airport Hwy, Swanton SPRINGFIELD Unfortunately, by 1959 a large portion would be demolished for a shopping . During the time of prohibition in the 1920s, Riverview was known as a speak-easy, as you could still find beer and liquor. In 2014, the combined attendance at Riverview and its sister facility, Carlson Ice Arena, the district's Loves Park, Ill., ice rink that opened in 1998, was 477,590 user visits. Endwell Rollarena / New Image Roller Dome, Lawndale Drive, Endwell Sorry to break your "greatest time ever to be alive" bubble. Riverview, located on Western & Belmont, was possibly the most famous amusement parks in the world because of its size and the popular rides. ENFIELD The book opens with a forward written by Darius 'D-Breeze' Stroud, one of Chicago's JB Elite Skate Team and Chicago's Independence Roll members. Tacoma Roller Bowl, 7455 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma (The) Axle Roller Rink, 4510 North Harlem, Chicago (Norridge) Opened in 1904, and burned to the ground in 1971. (Note: The 5718 Mt. People also searched for these in Riverview: What are people saying about skating rinks in Riverview, FL? What is A person who sells flower is called? BUFFALO Olympic Park Skating Center, 1300 Scottsville Road, Rochester Printz Roller Way, 7006 Governor Printz Blvd., Holly Oak / Wilmington, ALTAMONTE SPRINGS FERNDALE Ferndale Roller Arena, Pioneer Park, Ferndale INDIANAPOLIS Riverside Amusement Park Roller Rink, 1700 W. 30th St., Indianapolis Rollarena, 836 Fourth St., San Rafael LACKAWANNA . I assume it is recordings of him playing. Westland Super Skating Center, 1545 W. 46th St., Hialeah Last few times I went there, the shag carpet was removed for a future renovation that took forever. PORTLAND Riverside Roller RInk, 88 Riverside St., Portland pub:1909, Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois. ELMONT According to a 1953 article in the Chicago American, the Bobs was the most thrilling ride in America. SALEM Humming Wheels Arena, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia PHILADELPHIA Elmwood Roller Skating Rink, 2406 S 71st St, Philadelphia Thanks for a great article, Neil! My grfather who was a carpenter did some maintenance work on it. CLOSED NOW. Eli Skating Club / New Haven Rollaround, 384 Davenport Avenue, New Haven Shamrock Roller Rink, 136 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel In the summer months, the school ran a day camp for 2 months of summer so every 2 weeks was a trip to Riverview with the day camp kids. BERGENFIELD Rainbow Roller Rink, 434 South Washington Ave., Bergenfield Wheels Plus, 321 Charger Street, Revere Hilton's Roller Rink, 1218 S. Brundidge St., Troy, ANCHORAGE In the winter months of the early 1900's a ballroom and roller rink were added for entertainment. RIALTO Holiday Roller Rink, 805 E. Foothill Blvd., Rialto LEBANON Nantasket Rollerway (Paragon Park at Nantasket Beach), Hull The Riverview Roller Rink. She and Edward met at Riverview Roller Rink in 1940, married in 1942, and spent 67 years together. Chicago Area's Food Timeline Begins in 1788. Tulsa Skating Center, 10777 S. Memorial Drive, Tulsa, ALBANY TEXARKANA at Route 83, Elmhurst BROCKTON LIVINGSTON Skate World, 4451 E Oak St, Phoenix, BENTON GEORGIAVILLE Copyright 20042023 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. COLORADO SPRINGS TURNERS FALLS McHENRY Hot Wheels Skating Center, 1606 Stassney Lane, Austin PETALUMA Petaluma Roller Rink, 368 Main St., Petaluma Livermore Falls Skating Center, Jct. Sholes Riverview was an old school roller skating rink and dance hall located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. HILLSGROVE Skyborn Skateland, 5309 Haddix Road, Fairborn It was faded and in shambles. REDLANDS Following on Sunday'a we were so called teachers that for an hour had four to six people in our group. Just home from the Marines, brought my motocross motorcycle, slid it under a gate and rode around. LEONIA DAVENPORT CANTON Canton Skateland (Automobile Exposition Building), Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton Howard (Kaplan) and I lived just a few blocks from its location for the past 20 years (but moved a few miles west two years ago), and have always been fascinated by the park. 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Ward St., Pampa, North St. Mary's Skating Rink, 1616 N. St. Mary's, San Antonio, Skate America Fun Center, 3706 New Boston Rd, Texarkana, Deuback Skating Rink / Dallas Skateland, 7800 Greenville Ave., Vickery, Westview Playland / Westview Rollercade, 4721 West Waco Dr., Waco, Logan Roller Rink, 100 East Center St., Logan, Broadacres Roller Rink, 133 Broadlake Road, Malletts Bay, Colchester, Skateland Vermont, 8 Susie Wilson Road, Essex, Alexandria Arena AOW, 807 North Asaph St, Alexandria, Old Mill Skating Rink, 8234 VA-14, Gloucester, Mercury Roller Rink, Corner of Taussig Blvd and Granby St, Norfolk, Olympic Skating Rink, Corner of Taussig Blvd and Granby St, Norfolk, Cavalier Arena, 1300 MacTavish Avenue, Richmond, Tiffany's Skate Inn, W 708, W Boone Ave, Spokane, Tacoma Roller Bowl, 7455 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, Golden Skate, 4915 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Holcomb's Recreation Hall, 4915 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Vancouver Skate Center, 305 NE 8st St., Vancouver, Black's Roller Rink Camden Park Roller Rink, Huntington, Wheeling (Milam) Roller Rink, State Fair Grounds, Wheeling. 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