Courtesy of Southeast Missouri newspaper (online). Taken on March 4, 1951 for their next day newspaper. This appearance was as of Cape Roller Rink because the new owner was about to remodel when rations were lifted.
Courtesy by blogger Ken Steinhoff. Taken on October 26, 2009. Noticed Sonic took over the rink spot.
Courtesy of Google Map. Noticed now that Sonic closed this drive-in. It is replaced by a media company. Taken in 2018 by Google Mapper.
Mary Ann Roller Rink, 2128 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girgardeau, MO
Cape Roller Rink, 2128 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girgardeau, MO
This rather unusual named rink was on an off road but across from a busy road because it was on a forked corner. The building is not there now because they went out of business some time ago. No information on that part however, a blogger wrote about it and did not have any pictures and wished there were. And other sites mentioned it. After it closed, Sonic opened up there on a small tight spot and then closed (maybe Sonic Drive-In wanted a better location and more room which there are two in town and much more room. It became some office at that location with a new building with just one window. The location looked small for a rink. The photo said otherwise. Perhaps it was on two properties but it was sold and split up.
The exterior we do not have but the interior we only have one true evidence of the rink. It was on entire floor wall to wall but the front part had guardrail and benches. Snack bar, rental, restrooms, and rest area were beyond that wall in another section. I wonder how they could fit in on that narrow tract of property.
It had unusual ceiling as you can see how it was shaped. It said to have refinished wood floor.
Prior to Maryann Roller Rink, it was called Cape Roller Rink. It was on Jan. 30, 1951 that Victor Klarsfeld who was operator of Rialto Theater, and co-owner of Mary Ann Amusement Corporation purchased the rink. Victor converted the Cape to Mary Ann Rink. The rink had 50 by 130-foot skating Maple wood floor area.
It was 1951 that the U.S. Government was still having that rations just six years after World War II. When it was lifted, Victor was able to remodel the rink and made it possible.
There was an advertisement saying...
Southeast Missourian advertisement, March 30, 1951
Attention! Mothers and Fathers
Urge your children to roller skate!
At the Mary Ann Roller Rink.
It provides the necessary relaxation they need. If they want to skate we teach them properly at no additional charge.
Now is the time and this is the place to teach your children the graceful art of roller rink skating.
It is a most pleasant, clean sport that gives complete relaxation. Urge your children to devote a part of their time to this pleasant sport.
Lewis Brown, manager
"Babe" Meystedt, floor manager
There are no information about its closing. The photo is of March 5, 1951 from Southeast Missourian newspaper online. It was taken just two months after the purchase and it was not remodeled yet. The newer look we do not know. Any photos would be appreciated and even postcards if any.
After it was closed, it became Hopkins Brothers Furniture Store then later, Sonic Drive-In restaurant, then after 2009, it became a electronic media office or store.
Rink Size: 50' X 130' (6,500 SF) Floor: Maple, clear coat, Epoxy, oiled Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A
Operated: (as Cape) N/A
Operated: (as Mary Ann) January 30, 1951 to 1960s?
Reason for Closure: N/A
Wanted: Information regarding Cape Roller Rink, exterior photos of both rinks, interior pictures even as remodeled Mary Ann.
Sources: Southeast Missouri, Blogger,
© 2019 Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved
Cape Roller Rink, 2128 Kingsway Drive, Cape Girgardeau, MO
This rather unusual named rink was on an off road but across from a busy road because it was on a forked corner. The building is not there now because they went out of business some time ago. No information on that part however, a blogger wrote about it and did not have any pictures and wished there were. And other sites mentioned it. After it closed, Sonic opened up there on a small tight spot and then closed (maybe Sonic Drive-In wanted a better location and more room which there are two in town and much more room. It became some office at that location with a new building with just one window. The location looked small for a rink. The photo said otherwise. Perhaps it was on two properties but it was sold and split up.
The exterior we do not have but the interior we only have one true evidence of the rink. It was on entire floor wall to wall but the front part had guardrail and benches. Snack bar, rental, restrooms, and rest area were beyond that wall in another section. I wonder how they could fit in on that narrow tract of property.
It had unusual ceiling as you can see how it was shaped. It said to have refinished wood floor.
Prior to Maryann Roller Rink, it was called Cape Roller Rink. It was on Jan. 30, 1951 that Victor Klarsfeld who was operator of Rialto Theater, and co-owner of Mary Ann Amusement Corporation purchased the rink. Victor converted the Cape to Mary Ann Rink. The rink had 50 by 130-foot skating Maple wood floor area.
It was 1951 that the U.S. Government was still having that rations just six years after World War II. When it was lifted, Victor was able to remodel the rink and made it possible.
There was an advertisement saying...
Southeast Missourian advertisement, March 30, 1951
Attention! Mothers and Fathers
Urge your children to roller skate!
At the Mary Ann Roller Rink.
It provides the necessary relaxation they need. If they want to skate we teach them properly at no additional charge.
Now is the time and this is the place to teach your children the graceful art of roller rink skating.
It is a most pleasant, clean sport that gives complete relaxation. Urge your children to devote a part of their time to this pleasant sport.
Lewis Brown, manager
"Babe" Meystedt, floor manager
There are no information about its closing. The photo is of March 5, 1951 from Southeast Missourian newspaper online. It was taken just two months after the purchase and it was not remodeled yet. The newer look we do not know. Any photos would be appreciated and even postcards if any.
After it was closed, it became Hopkins Brothers Furniture Store then later, Sonic Drive-In restaurant, then after 2009, it became a electronic media office or store.
Rink Size: 50' X 130' (6,500 SF) Floor: Maple, clear coat, Epoxy, oiled Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A
Operated: (as Cape) N/A
Operated: (as Mary Ann) January 30, 1951 to 1960s?
Reason for Closure: N/A
Wanted: Information regarding Cape Roller Rink, exterior photos of both rinks, interior pictures even as remodeled Mary Ann.
Sources: Southeast Missouri, Blogger,
© 2019 Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved