Courtesy of Google Map. Third tenant in this location now as a thrift store. Before that, a church and before that, the Skate Connection.
Skate Connection 685 AZ-89A, Cottonwood, AZ (original)
Skate Connection 810 Mingus Ave. W., Cottonwood, AZ (Relocated)
Skate Connection 810 Mingus Ave. W., Cottonwood, AZ (Relocated)
This rink originally was on 685 AZ-89A, Cottonwood, AZ but relocated next block to 810 West Mingus Avenue in Cottonwood, Arizona. No deep history of the rink but the buildings.
The original building where the National Trailer Supply is now located was once a rink but perhaps in a different building because I saw in 2007 photograph on Google, the oldest on Google Map was a different building.. designed for the heavy duty equipment dealership. I think it was gone and new building was built in late 1980s then it was demolished again during 2010s to make way for National Trailer Supply store. The dealer was empty by 2011 on the Google Map. Then the new store built by 2016.
Then they relocated to the final place where the Mission Thrift Store is located.
Apparently after the rink closed, it became a non-denomination church which then must have moved to give more room for their members or something. The location became a thrift store which is still operational.
The location is set on a hill because of the road is listed downward (See photo). The building was built in 1985 so perhaps the rink was opened that year and closed maybe late 1990s or even early 2000s. Need more information and even if this was the right spot.
Update! -- (09 March 2022)
I receieved an email regarding this rink. Now this is a new twist for me, but maybe for skaters in that area knew.. I will let you read what I copied and pasted from someone --
You are correct, it was here.
It is “The Mission” thrift store now in Cottonwood. It had actually been (the rink) located up the street at a feed store, then moved to this location, but it only lasted about 3 years or so at this location.
It was never open year round.
Oh- it opened in mid 80”s and closed in about 3 years. When it was up the street at the feed store location, it was there about 2-3 years as well
Alright thank you, L. That helps.
I googled map and I find the nearest feed store would be National Trailer Supply which is literally next block. Right on the corner.
That corner I checked on Google Map showed the current store however, I rolled back far as 2007, it showed a different business there with earth moving equiptment or some heavy duty equipment on the location. Likely that was a dealer selling construction related equipment. But the building at the time was not the size of a roller rink and it was quite unlike a rink. Looked too new and was demolished. Short lived.
Original location --
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
N/A.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: Sometimes in late 80s or 90s or even 2000s. Unknown.
Type of Building: N/A.
Roof: N/A.
Acres: N/A.
Final Location --
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building with Gabled roof. Currently White.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 6,000 SF. Built: 1985. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gabled.
Acres: 0.82 Acres.
Operated: Perhaps 1985 to 1988. Short lived overall at 2 locations combined.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding actual date of open, closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos.
Anyone has pictures and/or information please let me know at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources:
Loop Net 1
Loop Net 2 (Next door-similar design used as reference only),
Realty Trac
Email - L.D. (9 March 2022)
Worth to visit:
Yes, check out the Mission Thrift Store! Buy local and support your local charity!
Date of Issue: 2020.
Updated: 09 March 2022.
For Office Only: 1.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. God Matters. Jn 3:16.
The original building where the National Trailer Supply is now located was once a rink but perhaps in a different building because I saw in 2007 photograph on Google, the oldest on Google Map was a different building.. designed for the heavy duty equipment dealership. I think it was gone and new building was built in late 1980s then it was demolished again during 2010s to make way for National Trailer Supply store. The dealer was empty by 2011 on the Google Map. Then the new store built by 2016.
Then they relocated to the final place where the Mission Thrift Store is located.
Apparently after the rink closed, it became a non-denomination church which then must have moved to give more room for their members or something. The location became a thrift store which is still operational.
The location is set on a hill because of the road is listed downward (See photo). The building was built in 1985 so perhaps the rink was opened that year and closed maybe late 1990s or even early 2000s. Need more information and even if this was the right spot.
Update! -- (09 March 2022)
I receieved an email regarding this rink. Now this is a new twist for me, but maybe for skaters in that area knew.. I will let you read what I copied and pasted from someone --
You are correct, it was here.
It is “The Mission” thrift store now in Cottonwood. It had actually been (the rink) located up the street at a feed store, then moved to this location, but it only lasted about 3 years or so at this location.
It was never open year round.
Oh- it opened in mid 80”s and closed in about 3 years. When it was up the street at the feed store location, it was there about 2-3 years as well
Alright thank you, L. That helps.
I googled map and I find the nearest feed store would be National Trailer Supply which is literally next block. Right on the corner.
That corner I checked on Google Map showed the current store however, I rolled back far as 2007, it showed a different business there with earth moving equiptment or some heavy duty equipment on the location. Likely that was a dealer selling construction related equipment. But the building at the time was not the size of a roller rink and it was quite unlike a rink. Looked too new and was demolished. Short lived.
Original location --
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
N/A.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: Sometimes in late 80s or 90s or even 2000s. Unknown.
Type of Building: N/A.
Roof: N/A.
Acres: N/A.
Final Location --
The Interior.
N/A.
The Exterior.
Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building with Gabled roof. Currently White.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: N/A. Floor Layout: N/A.
Building Size: 6,000 SF. Built: 1985. Demolished: Still standing.
Type of Building: Free-Span Steel Truss Steel-Walled Warehouse - like Building.
Roof: Gabled.
Acres: 0.82 Acres.
Operated: Perhaps 1985 to 1988. Short lived overall at 2 locations combined.
Reason for Closure: N/A.
Wanted: Information regarding actual date of open, closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos.
Anyone has pictures and/or information please let me know at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources:
Loop Net 1
Loop Net 2 (Next door-similar design used as reference only),
Realty Trac
Email - L.D. (9 March 2022)
Worth to visit:
Yes, check out the Mission Thrift Store! Buy local and support your local charity!
Date of Issue: 2020.
Updated: 09 March 2022.
For Office Only: 1.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. God Matters. Jn 3:16.