City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, FL. Article about tourism and they mentioned a skating rink as part of their tourism program. See ad in next photo below. Source: Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 24 November 1940. Part 6, page 7.
City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, FL. Advertisement for the the town to welcome tourists and they mentioned the roller rink as part of tourism encouragement. See article above this ad. Source: Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 24 November 1940. Part 6, page 7.
City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, FL. Advertisement for the pre-fab/manufactured building that was used for City Roller Rink and likely Crystal Springs Skating Rink, both of the same town. This might be the City Roller Rink because of the date and year. Maybe it was for Crystal Springs. But I believe it was City Roller Rink. Source: Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 30 November 1941. Part 6, page 3.
City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, FL. Advertisement for the pre-fab/manufactured building that was used for City Roller Rink and likely for sure, Crystal Springs Skating Rink, both of the same town. Source: Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday 23 February 1947. Page 16 A.
City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, FL
City Roller Rink Zephyrhills, Florida. Was this rink the same as Crystal Springs Skating Rink? Can it be unsolved? This ad seen above really identified the building which is similar type of design that they manufacture and built around town and out of town as well if any customers wanted to purchase. It is like the modern day version called Morton Buildings do with Steel-Walled warehouse/garage buildings you can order today. It was a model that this certain manufacturer, not Morton, built at the time.
The building in identical to Crystal Springs Skating Rink. So, to match, it might have been the one and the same rink but maybe not. Back then in 20th Century even 19th Century, towns had so many rinks. You should see New York City section in New York State that it has over 70 rinks in its history. Now only 1 true indoors and 2 outdoors. Please click the name of the rink, Crystal Springs and compare the building to the ad above. It both has similar vent above the front door, they are Gable. But the displayed model with the word painted FOR SALE on it is smaller than the Crystal. But this rink, City Roller Rink is another dead rink because nothing mentioned about this rink online. Only the Crystal Springs and Reeds Rolle Rink. I do not think Reeds Rolle Rink has similar building design. Check Reeds Rolle Rink to see the photos. Small size is correct but wrong building.
The Interior.
Likely as it was with Crystal Springs Roller Rink, this was also wood. Likely Maple. Entire building was made of wood.
Due to the building size, of 16 Feet by 48 Feet, likely the rink was 15 Feet by 30 Feet.
The Exterior.
Similar to the Crystal Springs Roller Rink, the design was Gabled Roof Wood Trusses Wood Siding built. Color(s) were not known. No photos of City Roller Rink so I have no proof if it is the same as the Crystal Springs Roller Rink. However, the model manufactured as a pre-fab was likely used for this rink as it was for the Crystal Spring Roller Rink. The ad proved that part.
The size was likely 16 Feet by 48 Feet according to the ad.. Small rink. The building would be 768 Square Feet! Smaller than a 1600 Square Feet doublewide I am staying for this week as part of house sitting. Less than half of it. Wow.
The Stats:
Rink Size: 15' x 30'(?). Floor: Likely Maple, non-painted. Floor Layout: Likely Straight.
Building Size: 768 SF (16' x 48'). Built: N/A. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Free-Span Wood Trusses Wood Siding - Walled Pre-Fab - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Builder:
Operated: (Overall)-- Likely 1930s-40s.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos/articles. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you. You can also use this form.
Sources:
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 24 November 1940. Part 6, page 7.
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 30 November 1941. Part 6, page 3.
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 23 February 1947. Page 16 A.
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The building in identical to Crystal Springs Skating Rink. So, to match, it might have been the one and the same rink but maybe not. Back then in 20th Century even 19th Century, towns had so many rinks. You should see New York City section in New York State that it has over 70 rinks in its history. Now only 1 true indoors and 2 outdoors. Please click the name of the rink, Crystal Springs and compare the building to the ad above. It both has similar vent above the front door, they are Gable. But the displayed model with the word painted FOR SALE on it is smaller than the Crystal. But this rink, City Roller Rink is another dead rink because nothing mentioned about this rink online. Only the Crystal Springs and Reeds Rolle Rink. I do not think Reeds Rolle Rink has similar building design. Check Reeds Rolle Rink to see the photos. Small size is correct but wrong building.
The Interior.
Likely as it was with Crystal Springs Roller Rink, this was also wood. Likely Maple. Entire building was made of wood.
Due to the building size, of 16 Feet by 48 Feet, likely the rink was 15 Feet by 30 Feet.
The Exterior.
Similar to the Crystal Springs Roller Rink, the design was Gabled Roof Wood Trusses Wood Siding built. Color(s) were not known. No photos of City Roller Rink so I have no proof if it is the same as the Crystal Springs Roller Rink. However, the model manufactured as a pre-fab was likely used for this rink as it was for the Crystal Spring Roller Rink. The ad proved that part.
The size was likely 16 Feet by 48 Feet according to the ad.. Small rink. The building would be 768 Square Feet! Smaller than a 1600 Square Feet doublewide I am staying for this week as part of house sitting. Less than half of it. Wow.
The Stats:
Rink Size: 15' x 30'(?). Floor: Likely Maple, non-painted. Floor Layout: Likely Straight.
Building Size: 768 SF (16' x 48'). Built: N/A. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Free-Span Wood Trusses Wood Siding - Walled Pre-Fab - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Builder:
Operated: (Overall)-- Likely 1930s-40s.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos/articles. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you. You can also use this form.
Sources:
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 24 November 1940. Part 6, page 7.
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 30 November 1941. Part 6, page 3.
Tampa Sunday Tribune Sunday, 23 February 1947. Page 16 A.
Email (M.W.) - 04 November 2021.
Date of issue: 04 November 2021.
For office use only: 3.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3 and 16.