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.