Newspaper courtesy of Burlington Free Press. Dated Tuesday January 9, 2001. Only photo is found on the net of this rink. Compare to the right half of the photo to the Google photo (see next photo).
The former Skateland Roll-A-Rinx before it was demolished. This three sets of photos were throughout the years. This former skater corrected the location. Now it does confirm in the black-and-white photo that the building to the right of the rink is the same in the photo. It is a bank that has 2 stories. After the rink was sold, demolished to make room for another bank. This time a branch bank that is built just east of the photograph where the rink used to be. Most of the buildings south of the rink remained the same or closely the same. Courtesy of EP. Thanks EP for the photos!
The former site of Skateland Roll-A-Rinx which is presently empty land. The road is now connected to other back roads to other businesses in the immediate area south of the former rink. Source: Google Map.
The former Skateland Roll-A-Rinx site now an empty land. Source: Google Map.
Skateland Roll-A-Rinx Wright Avenue, Williston, VT
This rink was in Williston, VT, the only rink at the time between 1977 and 2000. Interesting to note that it had six investors (actually likely family owned) operating the business. The building was built in 1977 and ran as roller rink until December 30, 2000. They had to close because of high estate taxes. One of the main investors who operated the rink herself had to make hard decision to sell the rink because of high estate taxes. One of the owners passed away in March 2000 and they were going to plan to keep the rink operational but because of taxes, they were forced to close and sell immediately. I wish they did sell the building and keep the rink operational but as a lease option. Or at least relocate.
There are no good clear photos except for the ones in a newspaper. The newsprint Black-and-White photo was not doing good and because it had snow, it was not clear.
I do not know what colors they were because of the newsprint photo back the day printed only Black-and-White. But they had a huge clear set of letters for the name of the rink. I have no idea what it looked like inside and there is no further photos at all after searched through two browsers.
Unfortunately, the rink closed for good. It sounded like it was going to continue for business because of the rarity of rinks in Vermont at the time and it was because of death that month ended the rink business for once for all.
Interior:
N/A.
Exterior:
E.P. told me in email that the exterior color of the rink was this..
Regarding the colors of the old building, I recall them being a tan-yellow (almost khaki) with dark brown panels, but I wouldn't necessarily bet my life on it.
Rink Size: N/A Floor: N/A Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A Built: 1977. Demolished: After December 2000, demolished. Now empty land.
Type of Building: Free Span Steel-walled Warehouse-style Building.
Roof: Gable
Operated: 1977 to December 30, 2000.
Reason for Closure: Estate Taxes forced a sale.
Wanted: Information regarding specific date of open and COLOR PHOTOS of interior and exterior!
Sources: Burlington Free Press, Tuesday January 9, 2001.
© Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3, 16.
There are no good clear photos except for the ones in a newspaper. The newsprint Black-and-White photo was not doing good and because it had snow, it was not clear.
I do not know what colors they were because of the newsprint photo back the day printed only Black-and-White. But they had a huge clear set of letters for the name of the rink. I have no idea what it looked like inside and there is no further photos at all after searched through two browsers.
Unfortunately, the rink closed for good. It sounded like it was going to continue for business because of the rarity of rinks in Vermont at the time and it was because of death that month ended the rink business for once for all.
Interior:
N/A.
Exterior:
E.P. told me in email that the exterior color of the rink was this..
Regarding the colors of the old building, I recall them being a tan-yellow (almost khaki) with dark brown panels, but I wouldn't necessarily bet my life on it.
Rink Size: N/A Floor: N/A Floor Layout: N/A
Building Size: N/A Built: 1977. Demolished: After December 2000, demolished. Now empty land.
Type of Building: Free Span Steel-walled Warehouse-style Building.
Roof: Gable
Operated: 1977 to December 30, 2000.
Reason for Closure: Estate Taxes forced a sale.
Wanted: Information regarding specific date of open and COLOR PHOTOS of interior and exterior!
Sources: Burlington Free Press, Tuesday January 9, 2001.
© Dead Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3, 16.