Willie's Skating Rink in April 1959. Courtesy of Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society seen on Facebook and published on July 28 and 29, 2020.
Children danced the night away at Willie's Roller Rink in 1959. Source: The Magee Courier, Magee, Mississippi, Thursday, April 30, 1959, Thu, Page 4. Photograph adjusted by Dead-Rinks.
Willie’s Roller Rink Old Highway 49 N, Magee, MS
Willie's Roller Rink was named after Willie Ainsworth, the operator and owner of the rink that was on Old Highway 49 North in Magee, MS. They said it was a landmark till just before her death.
Willie began the rink in November 1952. I do not have dates of closure but I only have two sources-- Skating Center USA and Video paradise listed Willie's Roller Rink in the 1990s. Considering she passed away in 2002. Willie sold the rink in 1993 to her nephew, Dan
The Interior.
Non-painted clear coated Maple wood floor, Straight layout.
The Exterior.
Willie's was a Columns Wood Truss Wood-Walled Storefront - like Building with Gable roof.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: Non-painted clear coated Maple. Floor Layout: Straight..
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Columns Wood Truss Wood-Walled Storefront - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- November 1952 to 1993.
Reason for Closure: Likely retirement.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources: Obituary - Willie Ainsworth; Facebook - Look around Mendenhall; Facebook - Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society (Date July 28 and 29, 2020 about Willie Ainsworth and her rink);
Date of issue: 30 April 2021.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3, 16.
Willie began the rink in November 1952. I do not have dates of closure but I only have two sources-- Skating Center USA and Video paradise listed Willie's Roller Rink in the 1990s. Considering she passed away in 2002. Willie sold the rink in 1993 to her nephew, Dan
The Interior.
Non-painted clear coated Maple wood floor, Straight layout.
The Exterior.
Willie's was a Columns Wood Truss Wood-Walled Storefront - like Building with Gable roof.
The Stats:
Rink Size: N/A. Floor: Non-painted clear coated Maple. Floor Layout: Straight..
Building Size: N/A. Built: N/A. Demolished: N/A.
Type of Building: Columns Wood Truss Wood-Walled Storefront - like Building.
Roof: Gable.
Acres: N/A.
Operated: (Overall)-- November 1952 to 1993.
Reason for Closure: Likely retirement.
Wanted: Information regarding exact dates of open/closed, why closed, size of rink, rink materials. Also photos. Anyone knows or have photos, please let me know by emailing at [email protected]. Thank you.
Sources: Obituary - Willie Ainsworth; Facebook - Look around Mendenhall; Facebook - Simpson County Historical & Genealogical Society (Date July 28 and 29, 2020 about Willie Ainsworth and her rink);
Date of issue: 30 April 2021.
© Copyrighted by Dead-Rinks. All Rights Reserved. Jn 3:3, 16.