Oval Roller Rink, 225 North Park Ave., Fremont Rainbo Roller Club / Skating Center, 2500 E. Conner Street, Noblesville TURNERS FALLS Reply. Gay Blades Rollerdrome, 52street & Bway NYC A bar near his house sported a mural of the park's roller coasters. EATONTOWN The urinal didn't flush and the sink didn't work.". Rollerdrome / Grants Pass Skate Center, 1270 Rogue River Hwy., Grants Pass Top Hat Rollaway, 154 Elm St, Holyoke Paxton Skateland, 931 S. Railroad Ave. (Route 45), Paxton Chester County Sports Arena, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown 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. Boulevard Roller Rink (America on Wheels), Bayonne I can't wait to come back", "Whoa! Brandywine Rollarena, 15 Walter Avenue, Binghampton Webster Square Arena, 1049 South Main St., Worcester, BRIGHTON Lakeview Skateland, 10595 Grand River, E. Brighton Studio New York, 481 Enfield St, Enfield Memory Lane / Ardmore Roller Palace, 2400 Ardmore Blvd, Forest Hills TEMPE What are people saying about skating rinks near Riverview, MI? pub:1909, Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois. LACONIA It was Kesselman's on 51st and Villard I think. Warwick RollerMagic Skating Center, Warwick Moonlight Rollerway (Original), 3645 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena PEORIA Most of the people in the newer generations have no idea what life is really all about. EL CAJON CINCINNATI Price Hill Skating Rink, 3503 Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati Redwood Roller Rink, 1303 Main St, Redwood City All American Skate World, 29th & U St., Bedford Ephraim Ave., Camden, Skateland Camden, 1715 Mt. LAKEWOOD 33 years later, I can still walk to the bottom of the bridge, walk in the front door, know exactly where to pay to get in,walk down the isle around the organ pass the first aid room add back to the guards room. Eatontown Roller Rink (America on Wheels), 105 Highway Route 35, Eatontown CC Skate Ranch, Route 422, Douglassville Riverview Roller Rink was destroyed by fire. NEW ROCHELLE New Rochelle Rollerdrome, 22 Horton Ave., New Rochelle 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. DOUGLASVILLE Opened from 1904 to 1967, Riverview the largest and longest-running amusement park in Chicago. That was the end of the Flying Cars. Milford Skating Center, 1 Park Ave, Milford, Delaware Two-OH-Two Armory Rink, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago KLAMATH FALLS Rollerama at Oak Lawn Recreation Center, 9121 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn at Route 83, Elmhurst As the drum spins, the 1 person's car follows the track and eventually begins to go upside down. NYC LINCOLN Freak show, the Bobs, entrance, feats of strength, Wild Mouse, Fireball, dunk tank, parachutes, Tunnel of Love, roller rink, tatooed lady, Roll-o-plane, other rides. Last few times I went there, the shag carpet was removed for a future renovation that took forever. WILLISTON OKLAHOMA CITY TITUSVILLE The Beer garden. Unfortunately, most were smashed into oblivion shortly after Riverview Park in Chicago closed its doors for the final time. Riverview was sold to developers for more than $6 million. Bally's Aladdin's Castle pinball machine was also inspired by the same funhouse at Riverview. 136th St, Kendale Lakes White City was located on the South Side at 63 rd & South Park St, which is now King Drive. 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Leale M.D. Roller Kingdom, 1983 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, AIKEN Revere Skating Arena / Revere Rollaway Arena, 658 Ocean Avenue, Revere Beach Skater City at That Fun Spot, 136 South Road, Enfield Bladensburg Arena, 4811 Annapolis Rd. Skate World I, 630 Emeralda Dr., Orlando The barrel had a track inside for the cars to ride freewheeling. The main thrust of these projects is for students to learn how to research a topic and cite sources. [6] A Chicago Tribune article from late 1967 also blames violence for the park's closure, however Wolcott says there is little evidence of increased violence at the park. Pikes Peak Skateland, 118 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs I went there in the late 1950s and early 60s. SAN GABRIEL QUINCY NORTH DARTMOUTH ALBANY EAST MOLINE Glad I was able to laugh my troubles away there in the 50s and 60s. Turnpike Rollaway, Route 101A Milford Road, Nashua The Skatery, 5646 Wales Ave, NW Massillon KLAMATH FALLS I think the roller coasters had name changes. Oak Lawn Roller Rink, 9121 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn PALATINE WACO I learned to swim in the pool, met my husband at the Riverview Roller Rink, enjoyed trips on the Wilson line. Hot Wheels Skating Center, 1606 Stassney Lane, Austin Please email us at kirsten@pinecreekescape.com or give us a call at 815-946-9988 for more details. Let's Roll Skate 'n Fun Center / Slapshots Family Skate Center / Slapshots Sportplex, 5065 Piney Grove Rd, Cumming This is a short clip of the fire that took out Riverview Roller Rink in 1971. CHEYENNE Cheyenne Roller Skating Rink, 1409 Albany Ave., Cheyenne, Lowe's Roller Rink, 633 4th Ave., W. Birmingham, Interskate Athens Roller Skating Rink, 813 U.S. Highway 72 West Athens, Hilton's Roller Rink, 1218 S. Brundidge St., Troy, Anchorage Roller Rink, 2809 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, The Rink Bullhead at Riverview Mall, 2350 Miracle Mile Ste 400, Bullhead City, Roller World / Surfside Skateland, 1625 East Weber Drive, Tempe, Rollero Family Skate Center, 7318 West Indian Rd., Phoenix, Benton Skate Center, 1212 W South St., Benton, Bud's Roller Rink, 1212 W South St., Benton, Conway Roller Rink, East Oak Street, Conway, Spinning Wheels Roller Skating Rink, 172 E. 7th Ave., Chico, Rollerdrome (Culver City), 11105 Washington Place, Culver City, Skate San Diego / RSportz Arena, 165 Denny Way, El Cajon, Carousel Roller Rink, 4749 East Shields Ave., Fresno, Hollywood RollerBowl (Both Locations), Hollywood, Rocket Roller Rink, 1770 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, Flippers Roller Boogie Disco Palace, 8491 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, Cal Skate Milpitas, 980 Los Coches St, Milpitas, Sweetwater / Skate San Diego Roller Rink, 700 E 24th St A, National City, Northridge Skateland, 18150 Parthenia St., Northridge, Senator Rollerdrome / Roller Drome, 1031 Del Paso Blvd., N. Sacramento, Winter Garden Skating Rink, 1031 Del Paso Blvd., N. Sacramento, Moonlight Rollerway (Original), 3645 East Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, New Skateland / Empire Skate, Alabama & Colton St., Redlands, Redwood Roller Rink, 1303 Main St, Redwood City, Aragon Roller Rink (Del Paso Park), 4328 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, Skateland Events Center, 2167 N Lugo Avenue, San Bernardino, Stardust Roller Rink, 2167 N Lugo Avenue, San Bernardino, Palisade Gardens Roller Skating Rink, 2838 University Ave., San Diego, Skateland at the Beach, Great Highway and Balboa Street, San Francisco, Fiesta Roller Rink, 136 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, Shamrock Roller Rink, 136 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, Marin Skateland, 836 Fourth St., San Rafael, Skate Ranch, 2526 North Main St, Santa Ana, Shamrock Skate Arena / Tor Roller Drome, 1851 Mullin Avenue, Torrance, California, Skate City Roller Center, 2146 S State St, Ukiah, Skateland Whittier, 12520 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, Pikes Peak Skateland, 118 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, Mammoth Garden roller rink, 1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, Topsy-Turvy Roller Rink, 615 N. First St., Grand Junction, Mosque Rollaway, 1035 State Street, Bridgeport, Skating Palace East, 467 Main Street, East Hartford, Don's Mansfield Grove Pavilion Roller Rink, Route 1, East Haven, Skateland East / Skate Town USA, 670 Coe Avenue, East Haven, Enfield Roller World, 481 Enfield St, Enfield, Skater City at That Fun Spot, 136 South Road, Enfield, Galaxy Roller Rink, 210 Bridge Street, Groton, Melody Roller Rink, 210 Bridge Street, Groton, Roll on America, 210 Bridge Street, Groton, Hamden Roller Dome, 2195 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, Conrose's / Friendly / Dreamland Roller Skating Rink, 28 Park St., Hartford, Hartford Skating Palace, 3340 Main St, Hartford, Rollerport 91, 1201 E. Main St. (Parkade Shopping Plaza), Meriden, Holiday / Middletown Roller Skating Rink, 547 Main Street, Middletown, Skate World, 70 Cascade Boulevard, Milford, Hi-Lite Roller Skating Rink, 296 Arch Street, New Britain, Eli Skating Club / New Haven Rollaround, 384 Davenport Avenue, New Haven, Rip Van Winkle Bowlerskate, 701 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, Roller Palace, New Britain Avenue, Plainville, Ray's Roller Rink, 44 Lake Street, South Coventry, Long Beach Skate Land, 55 Washington Pkwy, Stratford, Riverside Roller Park, 668 Riverside Avenue, Torrington, Skating Palace Wallingford, 1145 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, Wheel World Skating Rink, 334 North Cherry Street Extension, Wallingford, Babbs Roller Skating Rink, Congamond Lakes, West Suffield, National Arena, 1631 Kalorama Road NW, Washington, Riverside Stadium, 300 26th St., N.W., Washington, Merryland Skating Rink, Rt. 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Riverview saw prosperity throughout the 1950s, becoming a favorite to the returning servicemen of WWII. Suncoast Roller Rink, 4307 26th St W, Bradenton Thank you Joe for arranging this post of Emil Cords demonstrating the Milwaukee, WI Riverview Skating Rink Wurlitzer pipe organ in 1956. Thanks for sharing this memory, Patty. COLUMBUS Rollerland, 18th & Mound St., Columbus Winter saw the addition of a roller rink and ballroom often filled with jubilant jazz and courting couples. Black Hawk Rollerdrome, 1800 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls Scooter's Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton PITTSBURGH PORTLAND Imperial Roller Rink, S.E Union Avenue, Portland Olympic Park Skating Center, 1300 Scottsville Road, Rochester NANTIKOKE LS Skatearama, Walnut & Washington St., Nantikoke ENFIELD SAN ANTONIO Midtown Roller Drome, 325 East Crockett St., San Antonio Rustic Roller Rink, 975 SE 12 St., Hialeah RENO RIVERSIDE Riverside Rollerdrome, 407 Adams St., Riverside Champion Rollerena / Skate, 5040 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren Skateland Roller Rink, Celoron Park, Jamestown KANSAS CITY CHICAGO ORLANDO KLAMATH FALLS LOS ANGELES Fordham Skating Palace, 2507 Jerome Avenue, Bronx FRESNO Rainbow Roller Rink, 241 Greenfield Rd, So Deerfield LONG BRANCH WASHINGTON DC Commack Roller Rink, 70 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack 202 and Johnsons Corner, Concordville, Caln Roller Skating Rink & Miniature Golf, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown, Chester County Sports Arena, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown, Memory Lane / Ardmore Roller Palace, 2400 Ardmore Blvd, Forest Hills, Knoebel's Grove Amusement Park Roller Rink, 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg, Skateland of Allentown / C.C. EAST HARTFORD that at least try to document and preserve as much history as possible. Exchanges: In the event that should need to adjust your purchase, you can adjust your ticket for another date/time of equal value via the self-service ticket exchange option . Ephraim Ave., Camden LEE'S SUMMIT In fact, it was a tinder-box nightly, with violence lurking behind the rollercoaster fun--and is one more casualty of the way things are. ORLANDO . 40 (2800 Pulaski Highway), Glasgow BERWYN LANSING HILLSBORO Logan Roller Rink, 100 East Center St., Logan Known as the Riverview Roller Rink, the facility had a floor 140 feet by 100 feet. REDWOOD CITY PASADENA Skateway Albany (First), 725 Montgomery St., Albany Starlite Skate Center, 2661 Market Pl, Salina, ALEXANDRIA The park had a huge roller skating rink, about 10 rides, restaurants, a swimming pool, a ballroom, and even some picnic areas. I was one of the luckiest kids to go there because my mother was the director of a nursery school. Anderson Rollerland, 29th & U St. (2831 U St.), Bedford The Hub. George Schmidt also invented the famous foot-long hot dog around this time to be filling and inexpensive when things became hard during the depression. This ride lifted riders to the top of a tower before dropping carts attached to parachutes, This 70-horse carousel was built in 1908. MANFIELD Rollerport 91, 1201 E. Main St. (Parkade Shopping Plaza), Meriden SALEM pub:1822. Caln Roller Skating Rink & Miniature Golf, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown William died on dec 12 1924 and is buried in Graceland Cemetery, Section N, lot 120 along with his wife Wilhelmina Wagner Schmidt (1857-1925). There were financial depressions and lots of unemployemnt issues. There was a Jurassic park machine, but that was the end of it. This was especially true with the park's most popular rides, its roller coasters. NORWOOD Skate Ranch / Dar-Bri, 1605 Ramer Rd., Emmaus, Gay-Way Rollerdrome, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hagy's Roller Rink, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Swirl Arena Roller Rink, Rt 62 Sharon-Mercer Rd., Sharon (Hermitage), the SKATERY / Double R Ranch, 1099 PA-225, Herndon (Pillow), Melody Lane Roller Rink, Route 168, Hookstown, Indiana Roller Rink, 1160 Wayne Ave., Indiana, Corban's Temple Skating Rink, 112 Fraley St., Kane, Shirley's Temple Roller Skating Rink, 112 Fraley St., Kane, Greenfield Skate--A-Rama, 1813 Olde Homestead Lane, Lancaster, Casino Roller Rink, 2397 West Oak St., Lebanon, Lebanon Bathing Casino, 2397 West Oak St., Lebanon, Fifth Street Roller Rink, 65 N 5th St, Lemoyne, Route 100 / RollerMotion Skating RInk, 1609 Trexlertown Road, Macungie, Criss Cross Roller Rink, 12 N. Creamery Ave., Middleburg, Roller Haven, 12 N. Creamery Ave., Middleburg, Starlight Roller Palace, 12 N. Creamery Ave., Middleburg, Concord Roller Skating RInk, 7049 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, The Lexington Roller Palace, 33 Larimer Ave, East Liberty, Pittsburgh, Forestview Roller Rink, 602 W Main St., Sheffield, Radnor Rolls, 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, Villanova Skating Arena / Center, 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, Warrington Roller Skating Rink, 925 Easton Rd, Warrington, Arena Roller Rink, 47 West Beau St, Washington, Mr. Q's Family Skate Center, 85 N. Fayette St., York, Mary Jane Roller Rink, 6924 Old Harrisburg Rd, York Springs, East Providence Roller Rink, 955 Broadway, East Providence, Georgiaville Skateland, 23 Farnum Pike, Georgiaville, SHOLES ROLLER RINK, Sholes Hillsgrove Country Club, Boston Post Road, Hillsgrove, Narragansett Ocean Club Family Skating Center, 360 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, Riverdale Roller Rink, Riverdale Armory, Natick, Bobby's Rollaway, 1593 Newport Avenue / 67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket, Portsmouth Roller skating rink, East Main Road (Rt. 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