Maple Arena, 120 North Main Street, Brockton MIDDLEBURG DENVER Mile Hi Roller Rink, 531 Broadway, Denver pub:1909, Two Years' Residence on the English Prairie of Illinois. The White City roller rink - the only part of White City that remained after the rest of the park closed in 1933 - was the target of demonstrations and even a lawsuit by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), which opposed the continued discrimination against blacks. The Greyhound had more than one name also IIRC. Skatetown USA, 1 Dean St., Norfolk MOUNT UNION Raystown Roller Rink, Rt. PITMAN Photo Credit: Chicago History Museum Park Circle Roller Skating, 11 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn Have you always wanted to spend the day at the roller skating rink but did not feel confident enough in your skating abilities? VILLANOVA SALEM I bet many of your readers also remember the roller rink. Skate World I, 630 Emeralda Dr., Orlando Turnpike Rollaway, Route 101A Milford Road, Nashua ROANOKE Star City Skate, 140 Hershberger Rd (515.49 mi), Roanoke BEL AIR Skateland Bel Air, Behind the Harford Mall, Bel Air . Also, Bally's Aladdin's Castle amusement arcade division was renamed from Carousel Time to honor the closed Riverview Park and the Aladdin's Castle funhouse. Upon returning from Europe, George told stories of the parks he had seen, which boasted fantastic Ferris Wheels, Carousels, and more. HIALEAH SWANTON CEDAR FALLS I can't wait to come back", "Whoa! Clearwater Ice Arena. BAYONNE ALTOONA Mansion Hall Roller Rink, 12 Logan Blvd, Altoona PORTSMOUTH Happy Wheels Skating Rink, Long Meadow Rd., Portsmouth Aleasa Hogate says: April 22, 2014 at 11:04 AM You betcha Larry, my fondest childhood . GULFPORT Boulevard Roller Rink, 1839 49th St. South, Gulfport The Lunchtime Theater - Chicago, the City to See. (813) 621-6793. info@skateparkoftampa.com. Eastern Hills Skating Center, 4675 Transit Rd, Williamsville, GREENVILLE Sportsworld, 104 Red Banks Rd, Greenville I just loved listening to him play. LOUISVILLE Pearson Park Roller Rink, Toledo Lake Cliff Park Roller Rink, 300 E Colorado Blvd, Dallas (Sibley between Fort and Grange) Baseball/softball, Reflection Pond, basketball courts, playground equipment, walking path, shelters. One of the only original natural amusement parks in America. DAYTON Great Skate Ice & Roller Rink / Rollerworld/Bus Stop, SR 725, Dayton Olympic Skating Rink, Corner of Taussig Blvd and Granby St, Norfolk AKRON DECATUR He soon enlisted Mark Mickey on bass. Rustic Roller Rink, 975 SE 12 St., Hialeah Opened from 1904 to 1967, Riverview the largest and longest-running amusement park in Chicago. WEST BRIDGEWATER W., Columbus Montvale Roller Rink, Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale They built U.S. Navy Ships and pleasure cruisers. Crystal Ballroom, Pontoosuc Lake, Pittsfield Wheels Plus, 321 Charger Street, Revere Great Skate South, 606 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur Florida Ave, Tampa FL, 33604 at the Riverview Terrace Park near the Sulphur Springs Water Tower. FINDLAY In this entry-level class, skaters learn the basic skills and proper technique for the sport of roller skating. Atlantis Skateway, 3100 Jog Rd., Greenacres City Hamburg Roller Rink, 6000 S. Park Ave., Hamburg Reva Rollerdrome, 359 W Genesee St, Auburn The Best Skating Rinks near me in Riverview, Florida. Babbs Roller Skating Rink, Congamond Lakes, West Suffield CLOSED NOW. Pikes Peak Skateland, 118 W. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs LOWELL TITUSVILLE Bergin, Mary [11] MEDFORD WILMINGTON Congressional Roller Skating Rink, 240 Rockville Pike, Rockville Mr. Q's Family Skate Center, 85 N. Fayette St., York Unlike other parks, admission was close to free, and you paid separately for each ride. Winter Garden Skating Rink, 1031 Del Paso Blvd., N. Sacramento Gay-Way Palace Roller Skating Rink, 1446 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater I went there in the late 1950s and early 60s. Arena Roller Rink, 47 West Beau St, Washington Rolladium, 215 Q Street, Springfield Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest is closing at 5pm due to inclement weather. KANE Cool, right? 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. Forestview Roller Rink, 602 W Main St., Sheffield All ages welcome. MIAMI Super (Westland) Skating Center, 1545 W. 46th St., Miami Roll 'N' Ice, Sunrise Highway, Copiague WINTER HAVEN Super Skates, 200 Post Ave, SW Winter Haven, ATLANTA Playland roller rink, 4405 Buford Hwy NE, Atlanta LAKEWOOD There were over 120 rides in the park. Skate Plus, 4 David Drown Blvd., Fairhaven I'll send the pictures to the Hub web page. BELLEFONTE ALLENTOWN Mealey's Roller RInk, 427 Hamilton St., Allentown For 29 seasons, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest has . [citation needed], Riverview closed in 1967. Skateland, 84th and F St., Omaha, RENO Rollerdrome, 255 Chestnut St., Reno BUTTE Starlite Skate Center, 2661 Market Pl, Salina, ALEXANDRIA Leonia Roller Rink, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia CANTON Canton Skateland (Automobile Exposition Building), Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton Landmark / Landmark2 Skate Center, 701 Southeast Oldham Court, Lees Summit PAXTON It had a bar and a soda fountain. Caln Roller Skating Rink & Miniature Golf, 4533 Lincoln Highway, Downingtown Skateland Haverhill, 19 Railroad Ave, Haverhill STURGIS NEW BEDFORD Life was so much nicer and easygoing before we got into this crazy, boring and over-populated, electronic dominated world we have now. BLAINE Shore Acres Roller RInk, Birch Bay Rt. What are people saying about skating rinks near Riverview, MI? I new everybody at riverview. LEBANON PITTSFIELD Listen to My Conversation about Chicago Roller Skating History with Art Chat Daddy Sims. In 1908 they introduced two new attractions, which stunned and amazed park-goers. SPRINGFIELD What are some highly rated skating rinks near Riverview, MI? the SKATERY / Double R Ranch, 1099 PA-225, Herndon (Pillow) Just For Fun Roller Rink, 914 N. Front St. (Rt.31), McHenry DETROIT Arcadia Ballroom and Skating Rink, 3527 Woodward Ave., Detroit The addition of new rides continued ever strong, introducing The Tickler, Expo whirl, and Witching Waves in 1910 and the Metrodome in 1911. Livermore Falls Skating Center, Jct. SALISBURY BEACH Mammoth Garden roller rink, 1510 N Clarkson St, Denver BRISTOL Bristol Roller Rink (Arena), 541 N. Main St., Bristol COLORADO SPRINGS Grew up in the area and visited several times. Skating fees are also low, and if you have your own skates, it's only like $4 for two hours. PORTSMOUTH MIDDLEBURG Riverview Roller Rink / Belmont & Western in Chicago, IL. INDIANAPOLIS Melody Skateland, Indianapolis SANFORD Melodee Roller Rink, 2270 W 25th Street, Sanford CINCINNATI Beechmont Rollarena, Cincinnati Moved from the Chicago World's fair in 1934 and opened the following season. Skateland (VFW), 515 Klamath Ave., Klamath Falls Aldrich Lake Roller Rink, Aldrich St, Granby FRANKLINVILLE Delsea Arena, N. Delsea Dr., Franklinville What the lack in Glam the make up for with customer service! Ray's Roller Rink, 44 Lake Street, South Coventry If you have memories of roller skating at Riverview, please share them in the comment box below. Skate Island, 2310 N Webb Rd., Grand Island Call us today! I worked at a drugstore while a senior in high school. Rainbow Gardens Roller Drome, San Mateo and Central, Albuquerque, ALBANY Capitola Roller Rink, Lana Ave. NE, Salem PATERSON White City Roller Rink Chicago Unisex Retro T-shirt. Warnoco West, 5807 20th St., Greeley, BRIDGEPORT Rainbow Roller Rink, 241 Greenfield Rd, So Deerfield Rol-A-Rink Skating Center, 2421 N Main St , High Point Roll-A-Rama Roller Rink, 2402 86TH Street, Brooklyn TOPSHAM It was located on 74 acres (30 hectares) in an area bound on the south by Belmont Avenue, on the east by Western Avenue, on the north by Lane Tech College Prep High School, and on the west by the North Branch of the Chicago River. . [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. According to a 1953 article in the Chicago American, the Bobs was the most thrilling ride in America. We didn't move to Chicago until the '80s, so we never saw it. Let's Roll Skate 'n Fun Center / Slapshots Family Skate Center / Slapshots Sportplex, 5065 Piney Grove Rd, Cumming Summer Gardens Roller Rink, Aldrich St, Granby Hot Wheels Skating Center, 1606 Stassney Lane, Austin Winter Palace Roller RInk, 108 Cabot Street, Holyoke Elsmere Rollerama / Adrenaline, 215 New Road, Wilmington Thomas M, History Professor-at-Large. 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. Playground equipment, pickle ball courts, shelter and picnic area, in-line hockey facility. 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. Holcomb's Recreation Hall, 4915 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver COLUMBIA Red Wing Rollerway, 1215 Saint Andrews Rd., Columbia, MITCHELL Mitchell Roller Drome, 1410 or 1320 North Main, Mitchell, KNOXVILLE Co-Ed Rollerdrome, 20 Griggs Street, Allston Holiday / Middletown Roller Skating Rink, 547 Main Street, Middletown There is a site that lists the parts of the Riverview organ parts that were integrated into a Wurlitzer in Mesa. Ephraim Ave., Camden, Eatontown Roller Rink (America on Wheels), 105 Highway Route 35, Eatontown, New Dreamland Arena, 985 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Newark - Elizabeth, Twin City Roller Rink (America On Wheels), 1018 Sherman Ave, Elizabeth, Hackensack Arena (America On Wheels), First & Atlantic Sts., Hackensack, Humming Wheels Arena, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia, Leonia Roller Rink, 370 Broad Ave., Leonia, Skate / State Arena Skating Center, 300 NJ-70, Lakewood, Livingston Roller Rink (America On Wheels), 615 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston, Roseland Roller Rink / West End (America On Wheels), 144 Brighton Ave., Long Branch, Evesham Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton, Golden Rings Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton, Scooter's Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton, Montvale Roller Rink, Chestnut Ridge Rd., Montvale, Sports 9 Skateway, 34 U.S. 9, Morganville, Brass Rail Arena (America On Wheels), Rt. WESTERLY Great Leopard Skating Rink, Chester PITTSBURGH CUBA Lakeview Roller Rink, 9584 County Road 7, Cuba Lake, Cuba Portsmouth Roller skating rink, East Main Road (Rt. KITTANNING Ciceros Rollercade, 112 N Grant Ave, Kittanning HILLSGROVE Their snack bar and seating area is pretty good and reasonably priced (a can of pop or small bottle of Gatorade for $1.00). Child's Name: Parents Name: Address: Known as the Riverview Roller Rink, the facility had a floor 140 feet by 100 feet. FAIRBORN PETALUMA Petaluma Roller Rink, 368 Main St., Petaluma Riverview Amusement Park was owned by the Schmidts, a wealthy German family. Eddie's Roller Palace, 155 Chestnut Street, Rochester GREELEY [6] Contemporaneous articles in black publications, such as the Chicago Defender, described black patrons being subject to both latent and overt racism; the most overt being a longstanding attraction named "Dunk the Nigger", later renamed "African Dip", which the NAACP successfully lobbied to shut down in the 1950s. Just came back from a birthday party there. I haven't thought about that character since 1967. Skate America Fun Center, 3706 New Boston Rd, Texarkana Several years ago I had been in touch with his daughter.She was living in. It's a great gathering place for the family, friends, or a date night! NORTH DARTMOUTH INGLEWOOD Westchester Skateland, 1121 West Manchester Blvd., Inglewood WEST SUFFIELD SOUTH DEERFIELD HOOKSTOWN Unfortunately, most were smashed into oblivion shortly after Riverview Park in Chicago closed its doors for the final time. Just home from the Marines, brought my motocross motorcycle, slid it under a gate and rode around. PORTLAND Riverside Roller RInk, 88 Riverside St., Portland Florence Fundome, 7864 Commerce Pl., Florence A number agreed that my history presentations, without citations, would force students to do the work themselves. LOWELL Empire Roller Rink, Columbia EDGEWOOD Announcements at the time boasted the rink would also have a gentlemen's smoking room, ladies' restroom, and ample room for spectators. HAVERHILL Warren Roller Rink, 410 Child Street, Warren There was a Wurlitzer and a Hammond. HOLYOKE I went there Thanksgiving day 1969. Bay Ridge Roller Rink, 62nd St & 7th Avenue, Brooklyn Scooter's Skating Center, 471 Evesboro-Medford Rd., Marlton At Riverview Park on Chicago's North Side, newspaper carrier boys ride "the Bobs" on a 1962 excursion. It was faded and in shambles. She and Edward met at Riverview Roller Rink in 1940, married in 1942, and spent 67 years together. KLAMATH FALLS East Providence Roller Rink, 955 Broadway, East Providence TRENTON ORLANDO Redondo Skating Arena, Redondo GLENDALE Pismo Beach Rollerdrome, Glendale 2014-02-03T19:26:36Z. OMAHA EAST ST. LOUIS Thunderbird Skating Arena, 73rd and State St., East St. Louis Glad I was able to laugh my troubles away there in the 50s and 60s. LINCOLN Such as the Fox TrotWaltzRomp and many more. All skill levels are welcome to play, but ages 16 and older please. MAUI WARREN SAN RAFAEL Bobby's Rollaway, 1593 Newport Avenue / 67 Garrity Street, Pawtucket ROCHESTER Willow Point Roller Rink, 51 Ridge Road, E., Rochester DALLAS Today the site of the Riverview Roller Rink at the southeast corner of the former amusement park, is now the large Riverview Police headquarters of the Chicago Police Department. Brookwood Roller Rink, Route 62, Salem FINDLAY Ohio Skate, 1301 Hancock County Road 95, Findlay Two Different Riverview Stadiums at Different Time Schtzen Park, aka: Sharpshooters' Park (pre-River Lost Towns of Illinois - Elton, Illinois. Kendall Super Skating Center, 8755 SW 136th St., Miami "The Rollerbowl, that was one of the best places," Gallo said. After that point, the park became known as "Riverview Sharpshooters' Park" and was home to three rides. 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. What do I know about skating rinks? When the temperature drops, Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest transforms Penn's Landing into a winterized riverfront park. B&B Roller Rink, 1469 State Route 7, Richmondville This retro graphic tee is part of our T-Shirt collection inspired by the vintage Roller Skating Rink establishments of yesteryear. On the left is the Henry C. Grebe & Co. Inc. Shipyard on the Chicago River at Belmont Avenue. People were more connected via face to face conversation, and didnt have hundreds of digital friends. MURRAY Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The Lunchtime Theater - Chicago in the 1940s. Sholes Riverview was an old school roller skating rink and dance hall located in Dorchester, Massachusetts. LEVITTOWN Rollerama Skating Center, Levittown DECATUR Whalom Park Roller Rink, Route 13, Fitchburg Cal Skate Milpitas, 980 Los Coches St, Milpitas ORLANDO Skateland Roll-A-Rinx, Rt 2A, Williston, ALEXANDRIA LOUISVILLE CUYOHOGA FALLS Falls Arena, 220 Broad Blvd, E., Cuyahoga Falls VILLANOVA Previously named Thousand Islands but later became Mill on the Floss. This approach appealed to the working class of Chicago and kept the park doing well for quite some time. GROTON Skateland, 19 Railroad Ave, Haverhill NEW ROCHELLE New Rochelle Rollerdrome, 22 Horton Ave., New Rochelle Skyborn Skateland, 5309 Haddix Road, Fairborn REDWOOD CITY Camden Park Roller Rink, Huntington Wal-Lex Rollerway, 800 Lexington Street, Waltham Starlight Arena Roller Rink, 1812 Pulaski Hwy., Edgewood WALL TOWNSHIP Criss Cross Roller Rink, 12 N. Creamery Ave., Middleburg MANCHESTER Happy Wheels Skating Rink, 165 John E Devine Dr, Manchester Because of my first-hand experiences in the first Chicago Metro History Fair and my Illinois History Day judging projects in Chicago and Springfield, Illinois, and website projects judged from home, I have discussed this concept with some college history professors from around the country. PITTSFIELD The rinks are open for regular public skate sessions, and figure skating and hockey lessons are offered for ages two through adult. NYC East End Roller Rink, 7320 East Central, Albuquerque In roller coaster: Expansion in the United States. The Days Of Riverview Beach Park Riverview Beach Park is a large unblemished site with walking paths, picnic areas, a playground, scenic lake and panoramic views of the Delaware River. Following on Sunday'a we were so called teachers that for an hour had four to six people in our group. Skateland at the Beach, Great Highway and Balboa Street, San Francisco Carousel Roller Rink, 4745 Apollo Rd., Titusville NORWALK Johnston's Skate-O-Rama, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis WOODHAVEN Berwyn (Theater) Roller Rink, 22 Cassatt Ave., Berwyn THE ROLLAWAY, 1756 Main Street, Agawam LIMA Dixie Roller Skating RInk, South DIxie Hwy, Lima DOWNINGTON Opened in 1904, and burned to the ground in 1971. Laurie Vassallo. Interskate Athens Roller Skating Rink, 813 U.S. Highway 72 West Athens Sports-O-Rama, 2299 Brewerton Road, Route 11, Mattydale HONOLULU Rainbow Rollerland, 719 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu Westview Playland / Westview Rollercade, 4721 West Waco Dr., Waco, LOGAN SCOTTDALE Steiner's Roller RInk, Ellsworth Park, 213 Third Ave., Scottdale Ice Skate Rental: $12. First Doctor at Ford's Theater. Don's Mansfield Grove Pavilion Roller Rink, Route 1, East Haven SALEM CHICAGO OMAHA . Online Only: Usually ships within 5-12 Days. RENO The Pied Piper Skatery, 4454 M-75 N, Walloon Lake Kendall Lakes Super Skating Center, 8755 S.W. BROOKLYN ESSEX The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal was founded to assist 6th through 12th-grade Illinois public and private school students in finding an Illinois History Day project topic. On April 30, 1914, it was rebranded as Palace Gardens, home of the Albert Kahn-designed Palais de Danse pavilion, but the new name never really stuck and was going by Riverview Park again a few years later. Logan Roller Rink, 100 East Center St., Logan MILAN Trio Roller Rink, Milan They personalized the invitations for us. This ride lifted riders to the top of a tower before dropping carts attached to parachutes, This 70-horse carousel was built in 1908. at Route 83, Elmhurst, Art's Roll-Aire Rink, 349 E. 147th St. Harvey, Fireside Roll-Arena, 850 Roselle Road, Hoffman Estates, Just For Fun Roller Rink, 914 N. Front St. (Rt.31), McHenry, Oak Lawn Recreation Center, 9121 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, Oak Lawn Roller Rink, 9121 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, Rollerama at Oak Lawn Recreation Center, 9121 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, Orbit Skate Center, 615 S Consumers Ave, Palatine, Paxton Roller Rink, 931 S. Railroad Ave. (Route 45), Paxton, Paxton Skateland, 931 S. Railroad Ave. (Route 45), Paxton, Fernwood Roller Skating Rink, 4809 W Farmington Rd, Peoria, All American Skate World, 29th & U St., Bedford, Anderson Rollerland, 29th & U St. (2831 U St.), Bedford, Johnnie's Roller Rink, 29th & U St., Bedford, Star-Lite Roller Rink, 2335 Station St., Brightwood, Indianapolis, USA Skate Center, 3909 N Main St, Mishawaka, Rainbo Roller Club / Skating Center, 2500 E. Conner Street, Noblesville, Rok-Sey Arena, 7448 E County Rd 725N, Seymour, Silver Moon Roller Rink, Highway 27, Waterloo, Fox Roller Rink / Rollerden 2000, Highway 67, Camanche, Black Hawk Place Roller Rink, 1800 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, Black Hawk Rollerdrome, 1800 Lincoln St., Cedar Falls, The Prom Roller Rink, 3016 Brady St., Davenport, Tromar Roller Skating Rink (Ballroom), 700 Fifth St., Des Moines, Goldie Roller Skating Rink, Fifth St., Sioux City, Starlite Skate Center, 2661 Market Pl, Salina, RECA Roller Rink, 11 View Point Dr., Alexandria, Florence Fundome, 7864 Commerce Pl., Florence, Fourth Street Rink, 820 S. Fourth St., Louisville, Skate World Preston, 6310 Preston Highway, Louisville, Great Skates Entertainment Center, 82 Sylvan Rd, Bangor, Spotlight Pavilion Roller Rink, 43 North Rd, Route 100, Detroit, Livermore Falls Skating Center, Jct. INDIANAPOLIS Lincoln Park Roller Rink, North Dartmouth Shortly after the end of the season, the park announced on October 3, 1967, that it would not reopen. CLEARWATER Quad or inline skates are welcome! It sounds like fun! TALLAHASSEE UKIAH Greenpoint Roller Palace (Lace's), 723 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn Rts. Joyland of Woonsocket, 348 Cumberland Hill Road, Woonsocket GREECE Perth Amboy Arena (America On Wheels), Herbert & Smith St., Perth Amboy No place like it. If these articles had the sources and citations available, it might stymie the student's research into using the convenient references already in the article without searching on their own. WALLOON LAKE The men's restroom is horrible and looks like it hasn't been touched in decades. Skateland East / Skate Town USA, 670 Coe Avenue, East Haven Two of Chicagoland's most popular train rides from the past will be running together for a special weekend later this month. DES MOINES 177), Hamilton, Skating On Main, 1391 Main St (Rt. BRONX Cicero's Crystal Ball, Ebensburg MINDEN Tended bar at the Riverview Roller Rink. [citation needed]. 177), Hamilton I worked at Riverview 3 summers 57,58,59 up in the cashier's office for Art Steuben, a good boss. SEEKONK Riverside Roller Park, 668 Riverside Avenue, Torrington There were many teacher's and you really thought that you were something else if you passed the test to become one. Skateland, 4181 Kennedy Dr., East Moline Peekskill Rollerdrome, 1045 Park St., Peekskill NORFOLK Rollarena, 4001 North Point Blvd., North Point DOUGLASVILLE Casino Roller Rink, 2397 West Oak St., Lebanon SAN ANTONIO Midtown Roller Drome, 325 East Crockett St., San Antonio My copy is on beta. MONTGOMERY Looney's Skating Rink, Montgomery, Alabama We are located at 36635 Plymouth Road between Levan and Newburgh Roads in the city of Livonia. Blue Plaza Roller Rink, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis It was fun. OYSTER BAY Other popular coasters were The Comet, The Silver Flash, The Fireball and the Jetstream. Jolly Time Skating Rink / Skateland, 1001 Miller St., Fort Worth KLAMATH FALLS Klamath Natatorium, East Main St., Klamath Falls Skate Scene Usa, 1183 Memorial Dr, Chicopee This is a short clip of a couple that can still swing it on roller skates.It is from a Riverview Roller Skating Reunion that was held in 2005.IF anyone has a. 1, Norwood Thanks for sharing this memory, Patty. BINGHAMPTON Skate Your Date / Randall's / Kroboth's Roller Rink, Binghamton Hillsboro Skateworld, 4395 S. E. Witch Hazel Road, Hillsboro What is A person who sells flower is called? ROCHESTER Arriving, I instantly noticed the age of the building - it was like stepping back into time to the 1950's! COVINO Covino Park Roller Rink, Covino Unfortunately, someone failed to fasten their safety belt properly and was killed after falling out. Riverview was a fantastic park. SOUTH DEERFIELD I went to Land Tech HS, and used to see it through the windows. This was a great time in America that so . Hamburg Roller Rink, 184 Pine St. (215 Buffalo St.), Hamburg (1974 . GREELEY Knoebel's Grove Amusement Park Roller Rink, 391 Knoebels Blvd., Elysburg Although the parks 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. OCEAN CITY VEAZIE Veazie roller rink, School St., Veazie, BALTIMORE Capitol Arena (America on Wheels), 224 Lalor Street, Trenton Livingston Roller Rink (America On Wheels), 615 South Livingston Avenue, Livingston My father worked as a guard at Riverview in the 60's until when it burned down. Campbell's Skate Center, 3710 Greenswitch Rd., Decatur High Roller Skating Rink, 4936 Route 39, Pike New Skateland / Empire Skate, Alabama & Colton St., Redlands ROMEOVILLE Mainstreet USA Skate Center / USA Skate Center, 1303 Naperville Dr, Romeoville Nice big skating rink, easy system to get in and get your skates and helper Walker thing if you need it, typical skating rink food, and several arcade style machines to get tickets and then claim prizes. HANOVER Forest Park Roller Skating Rink, Hanover Gay Blades Rollerdrome, 52street & Bway NYC The second was a 70-foot carousel, admired greatly for being hand-carved and painted by a group of Swiss and Italian craftsmen. PASSAIC PORTLAND Imperial Roller Rink, S.E Union Avenue, Portland A Chicagoan bought four childrens rides . Marshfield Family Skateland, Route 139, Marshfield TULSA Arena Roller Rink, 550 East 11th Street, Tulsa CINCINNATI There was also a rivalry between Riv and the Hub. It was located at 2528 Belmont in Chicago where DeVry University sits today. People skated here from 1904 until 1967. We offer classes for all ages and different skill levels. ALLSTON Maybe they will put them on their web site. We would teach dance steps. SOUTH BEDFORD EATONTOWN Emil played the organs for skating. I worked in the court room, skate room, the baby rink as a floor guard, then finally the big floor. Former Riverview employees talk about the park and their favorite rides. HOLYOKE Hollywood Skating Center, 2144 Johnson street, Hollywood PASADENA Riverview was sold to developers for more than $6 million. There is roller skating available, life-size chess, life-size connect four, putt putt, concessions and food trucks, and plenty of places to rest and chill in shady areas. Elms Roller Rink, 126 S 4th St, Elmwood Roller Haven, 12 N. Creamery Ave., Middleburg FRESNO FESTUS LINCOLN Dec 13, 2013 - The popular and year round Riverview Roller Rink. The Digital Research Library of Illinois History Journal is RATED PG-13. MERRIMACK ROCHESTER COLTON Whirl-D Roller Skating Rink, Colton RICHMOND Skate San Diego / RSportz Arena, 165 Denny Way, El Cajon Lyon and Healy Factory, Chicago, Illinois. profitable. Fiesta Roller Rink, 136 S. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel BLAND PARK Rinard's Roller Rink, Route 220, Bland Park Rollerport 91, 1201 E. Main St. (Parkade Shopping Plaza), Meriden She also was a longtime member of the Pennsville Woman . FAIRFIELD Tri-Skateland / The Rink in Fairfield / Skate America, 1260 Hicks Blvd, Fairfield, Ohio Narragansett Ocean Club Family Skating Center, 360 S Pier Rd, Narragansett MOUNT VERNON Brandon - Astro Skating Center. I remember going with my parents when I was a child. Pine Hills Super Skating Center, 630 Emeralda Dr., Orlando Silver Moon Roller Rink, Highway 27, Waterloo, CAMANCHE SAN FRANCISCO Dreamland Roller RInk, 1138 South Main St., San Francisco RUSSELLS POINT Indian Lake Roller Rink, Russells Point GROTON Candlewood Arena, Hayestown Rd., Danbury CLEARWATER Doling Park Roller Rink, Springfield MARLTON If there were a time machine, I would volunteer in a second to go back to about 1946. In 1950, it was renamed to The Tunnel of Love, Wooden bobsled run with steep turns. Roller World, 3565 Lake Rd., Brockport WARWICK People also searched for these near Riverview: See more roller skating rinks near Riverview. VANCOUVER MILFORD Milford Rollerland, 49 Eastern Steel Road, Milford HOLYOKE No sign up required. FOWLER Hi-Way Roller Rink, Highway 52, Fowler I started as a pain in the back side to the floor guards, so they all got tired of sitting on the bench. I remember as a kid seeing the smoke from Horner Park while playing little league. 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