Empire Roller Rink, Columbia, Missouri

• Operator: Frank Trent (1938 - 1946)[1], Arvilla Trent (1946 - 1963)[1], Willie Trent (1963 - 2000)[3]
• Manager: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Opened new rink.
• Opened: 1938 - 2000[3]

Empire Roller Rink, 1305 Business Loop 70 E, Columbia, Missouri

• Operator: Willie and Lisa Trent[3]
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: Lisa Trent, Emma Trent[1]
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: Steve "O"[2]
• Floor size: 117' x 57'[4]
• Floor type: Fan style, maple wood, clear coated.
• Primary reason for closing: Retirement.
"he searched for a buyer who would be willing to use the space as a roller rink in order to maintain its original integrity. Unsuccessful, he decided on Habitat for Humanity as a buyer."[3]
• Opened: Aug 2000[2] - Jan 2019[1]

Now Habitat for Humanity Re-Store Thrift Store[3]


Original Empire, 1938 - 2000


Courtesy "The Skate Critic"



The new Empire, 2000 - 2019


Website 2000






Website 2012


Website 2015


Courtesy "The Skate Critic" review June 2017



Website 2018










2019 Good Bye

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