Great Skate South, 606 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, Illinois

• Operator: Carroll & Judith Overturf, George & Rosella Wamser[1]
• Manager: Ed Morgan[2]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size (Main): 12,000 sq ft.[1], 65' x 140'[4]
• Floor size (Beginner): 800 sq ft.[1]
• Floor type: "Roller Glide, consisting of different applications of epoxy plastics."[5]
• Primary reason for closing: Building sold to Macon County Health Dept.[7]
• Opened: 1975[6] - 1988[7]
This was the group's second rink. The first was Great Skate North that opened in 1974.
They sold their Great Skate North location in 1985 to better operate this location.


I was unable to find photos of Great Skate South, but the article says
it "will be basically the same as the first rink."[1]
To get an idea of what the Great Skate South looked like, photos of the Great Skate North can be found here.
Image at top of page shows what the building looks like currently with the additions, courtesy Google.











This could almost be a Then and Now.
Images courtesy Google.


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