Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH. From its red, white, blue colors, stars-and-stripes design, and Uncle Sam’s hat to its motto “to build morale, stamina, physical fitness,” this Skateland decal exudes American patriotism. The top hat’s statement “For the Duration” makes clear that this decal was issued during World War II. -- Cleveland Historical. Source: Jordan Smith.
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH. Source: Pinterest. Copyrighted Digitally Remastered by Dead-Rinks. (partial repairs).
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH. Source: Cleveland Memories
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH. Source: Cleveland Memories/Skateland newsletter September 1939 issue, cover page. Digitally Remastered by Dead-Rinks (clean up).
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH. Source: Cleveland Memories/Skateland newsletter November 1942 issue, cover page. Digitally Remastered by Dead-Rinks (clean up, puzzle together).
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue,, Cleveland, OH
Skateland 9001 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio was located where today the clinic parking lot is now. Skateland was born on Thanksgiving Day Thursday 26 November 1936 (SKATELAND newsletter November 1943). Another report said they officially opened on 11 September 1939. Must be they closed for summer seasons which usually runs from Memorial Day to around Labor Day for many rinks. Either that because of fishing season (summer) or was reorganized under new management or something. It did not say.
They had a very well published newsletters at the time. Thanks to the Michael Schwartz Library at Cleveland State University for preservation of the newsletters and photos of other rinks which aided me in this research.
I see wartime newsletters that they were showing quite a bit of two faces actually. This is purely my observation and understanding so this is my educated opinion and has no means to offense anyone.
Now, having said, I see it was being very patriotic because of America involvement in Second World War. It had sticker with very patriotic theme on it and the newsletters showed local boys (servicemen) serving overseas and homefront. Many military personnel went skating because they were close to a base nearby.
The other hand, it seemed to show political support for liberal and progressive causes.. in another word, socialism. War against socialism yet support socialism? It does not make any sense. This is far cry from the Kennedy Democrats. If you read the newsletter, both covers and inside pages, you will understand so click on the link for the library for search results and read the newsletters. Modern day is nothing new. This is your proof that it even goes back to the past. And of course, this rink had partial discrimination but I call that recrimination (I thought I came up with that word but that is correct because it says through Google dictionary-- [A]n accusation in response to one from someone else.
Discrimination is total rejection of a certain person or group. Recrimination is accusation. This rink only allowed limitations at the rink. This is from another article at this website, Cleveland Historical on Pla-Mor, another rink, word for word: Although forbidden by law, segregation was common in Cleveland at [M]id {C}entury. From time to time, blacks reported difficulties at Skateland, another popular roller rink at Euclid Avenue and East 90th Street.
This one had their limitations yet skaters faced problems. Many skaters experienced that at many rinks up to 1960s. One other rink only allowed 2 sessions (Tuesday and Thursday for Black people) and even had a VJ Recording Artist who was Black. That is limited discrimination. See Rollerland (Columbus, OH). Pla-Mor experienced it as well.
The turmoil of the 1950s and 60s may have contributed to its demise. I do not have closing date.
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. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: N/A. (Date unknown when demolished, now a clinic center.
Type of Building: N/A
Roof: N/A
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- Thanksgiving Day Thursday 26 November 1936 (SKATELAND newsletter November 1943). The first newsletter said officially opened 11 September 1939 (Conflicting reports) to N/A.
Reason for Closure: N/A. (possible declining attendance due to its mark on discrimination).
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:
Cleveland Historial - roller skating rinks in area history including controversies.
Cleveland Memories - list of PDF on Skateland. Many!
Clevescene - Mentioned Skateland in article.
Date of issue: 15 November 2021.
For office use only: 5.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3 and 16.
They had a very well published newsletters at the time. Thanks to the Michael Schwartz Library at Cleveland State University for preservation of the newsletters and photos of other rinks which aided me in this research.
I see wartime newsletters that they were showing quite a bit of two faces actually. This is purely my observation and understanding so this is my educated opinion and has no means to offense anyone.
Now, having said, I see it was being very patriotic because of America involvement in Second World War. It had sticker with very patriotic theme on it and the newsletters showed local boys (servicemen) serving overseas and homefront. Many military personnel went skating because they were close to a base nearby.
The other hand, it seemed to show political support for liberal and progressive causes.. in another word, socialism. War against socialism yet support socialism? It does not make any sense. This is far cry from the Kennedy Democrats. If you read the newsletter, both covers and inside pages, you will understand so click on the link for the library for search results and read the newsletters. Modern day is nothing new. This is your proof that it even goes back to the past. And of course, this rink had partial discrimination but I call that recrimination (I thought I came up with that word but that is correct because it says through Google dictionary-- [A]n accusation in response to one from someone else.
Discrimination is total rejection of a certain person or group. Recrimination is accusation. This rink only allowed limitations at the rink. This is from another article at this website, Cleveland Historical on Pla-Mor, another rink, word for word: Although forbidden by law, segregation was common in Cleveland at [M]id {C}entury. From time to time, blacks reported difficulties at Skateland, another popular roller rink at Euclid Avenue and East 90th Street.
This one had their limitations yet skaters faced problems. Many skaters experienced that at many rinks up to 1960s. One other rink only allowed 2 sessions (Tuesday and Thursday for Black people) and even had a VJ Recording Artist who was Black. That is limited discrimination. See Rollerland (Columbus, OH). Pla-Mor experienced it as well.
The turmoil of the 1950s and 60s may have contributed to its demise. I do not have closing date.
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. Renovations: N/A. Demolished: N/A. (Date unknown when demolished, now a clinic center.
Type of Building: N/A
Roof: N/A
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- Thanksgiving Day Thursday 26 November 1936 (SKATELAND newsletter November 1943). The first newsletter said officially opened 11 September 1939 (Conflicting reports) to N/A.
Reason for Closure: N/A. (possible declining attendance due to its mark on discrimination).
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:
Cleveland Historial - roller skating rinks in area history including controversies.
Cleveland Memories - list of PDF on Skateland. Many!
Clevescene - Mentioned Skateland in article.
Date of issue: 15 November 2021.
For office use only: 5.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3 and 16.