Berthana Ballroom & Roller Rink, 321 24th St, Ogden, Utah

• Operator (As a rink): C. C. Sanders^[1], R. E. Sanders^[2], Barbara Rigdon^[7] (1972)
• Manager (As a rink): Norman Groendyke & C.C. Sanders^[3], Mr. & Mrs. N. E. Chapman. (1940-50's)
• Pro/Coach: Katie Adams, Eve Williams^[4] (1945), Joe LaTella^[5] (1946), Mrs. LaVern Harris^[6] (1953), Jack Ford^[7] (1972)
• Organist: Mrs. Mae Sanders Chapman^[9] (1945)
• Floor size (Main): 120' x 80'^[8]
• Floor size (Beginners): ^[3]
• Floor type: Wood.
• Primary reason for closing: ^[?]
• Opened (for skating): Aug 1939^[3] - 1976 (Last newspaper article & no more ads)
• By December 1977, a 10,000 sq ft. space was for rent.^[10]

History Timeline:
• 1914 (June) - Razing the existing buildings.^[12]
• 1914 (Sept.) - The Dee-Eccles estates building is in progress.^[13]
(Thomas Dee Company & David Eccles Company)
• 1915 (May) - The Berthana sucessfully opened.^[8]
• 1928 - Thomas Dee Company becomes the sole owner.^[14]
• 1931 - Ballroom is leased to Peery Company.^[15]
• 1939 - Skating begins in August by operator, C.C. Sanders.^[3]
• 1972 - Skating continues with new operator, Barbara Rigdon.^[7]
• 1976 - Last newspaper article & no more ads about skating.
• 1977 - 10,000 sq ft. space was for rent.^[10]
• 2017 - Loopnet listing in 2017 & 2018. (Posted below.)^[16]
There is more to the story as the building still exists, but is beyond
the scope of this website as it is no longer a skating rink.

Photo at top of page courtesy "Ogden, Utah Glory Days" FB page.^[20]