Canton Skateland (Exhibition Hall), Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH. This was the former home for Canton Skateland at the Stark County Fairgrounds. Google took this picture outside of the grounds hence, the fence. Source: Google.
Canton Skateland (Exhibition Hall), Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH. This was a brief article in Billboard about the skating show that drew 1300 spectaculars to view. Source: Billboard April 15, 1950, p. 93. 3rd column.
Canton Skateland (Exhibition Hall), Stark County Fairgrounds, Canton, OH
Canton Skateland was at the Exhibition Hall at the Stark County Fairgrounds in Canton, OH. They operated during 1940s to 1960s or 1970s. Not much information but little I get this or that. Perhaps operated during the rest of the year without the annual county fair or sometimes a trade show would rent the Exhibition Hall which was also once known as Automotive Exposition Building where they had automobile shows held at this venue.
Likely it was operated from 1940s to maybe 1970s. I do not have the dates. Anyone?
This rink is not to be confused with Skateland Canton in Illinois.
The owners of the rink were Ed and Eleanor McKee.
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
It is a typical county/state fairgrounds building that has Free-Span Steel Trusses Cinderblocks-Walled exhibit venue - like Building. Roof: Gable. All White except for the front which appeared to be Red Bricks according to Google Map.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Trusses Cinderblocks-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- Possible 1940s to 1970s.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources:
Billboard April 15, 1950, p. 93. 3rd column.
Canton Rep. - Civil Rights issues of its day.
Stark County Fairgrounds.
Date of issue: 10 July 2021. Updated: 30 December 2021.
For office use only: 3p. (1 g, 1 m, 1 np.)
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3 and 16.
Likely it was operated from 1940s to maybe 1970s. I do not have the dates. Anyone?
This rink is not to be confused with Skateland Canton in Illinois.
The owners of the rink were Ed and Eleanor McKee.
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
It is a typical county/state fairgrounds building that has Free-Span Steel Trusses Cinderblocks-Walled exhibit venue - like Building. Roof: Gable. All White except for the front which appeared to be Red Bricks according to Google Map.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Trusses Cinderblocks-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- Possible 1940s to 1970s.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources:
Billboard April 15, 1950, p. 93. 3rd column.
Canton Rep. - Civil Rights issues of its day.
Stark County Fairgrounds.
Date of issue: 10 July 2021. Updated: 30 December 2021.
For office use only: 3p. (1 g, 1 m, 1 np.)
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3 and 16.