Anchorage Roller Rink, 2809 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, Alaska

• Operator: Albert Waddell & son in law, Tim Hughes (1963 - mid 1970's)[1]
• Operator: Daughter Carolyn & husband Ed Caldwell (mid 1970's - mid 1980's)[1]
• Pro/Coach: Carolyn & Ed Caldwell[1]
• Organist: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Cement/Asphault, clear coated.
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: 1963 - mid 1980's [1]




"Building 2 was the entrance, skate rental, food court & pinball machines.
Building 1 was the actual rink. Place always reeked of pine-sol."[2]


"The giant skate outside the Dimond rink was formerly
on the roof of the anchorage Roller Rink."[1]

"This rink in the city of Anchorage is still owned by its original owners Ed and Carolyn Caldwell. In the 1970's and 1980's they also owned the former Anchorage Roller Rink."[1]



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