Acushnet Park Roller Rink, New Bedford, Massachusetts

• Operator: Dan Bauer (1916) Park opened[1], Samuel Philips (1953)[2]
• Park Manager: Robert H. Clark (1920)[4]
• Pro/Coach:
• Organist:
• Floor size:
• Floor type: Wooden, log cabin style (see photo below)
• Primary reason for closing: Hurricane[3]
• Opened: 1916 - 1954[3]

History Timeline:
1916 - Park opened.
Roller rink building was first known as "Danceland".
1938 - The hurricane did a lot of damage, but it was soon repaired.
1941 - Fire.
1951 - All for Sale
1953 - New operator joined RSROA (Samuel Philips).
1954 - This hurricane was the end.







For sale, until purchased by Samuel Philips.



Courtesy www.whalingcity.net (link, above right)



This photo may have been taken from the roof of the skating rink.



Courtesy Acushnet Park Facebook (link above)

Hurricanes from 1938 & 1954. This hurricane was the end.



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