Johnston's Skate-O-Rama, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis, Michigan


But first it was:
Blue Plaza Roller Rink, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis, Michigan
• Operator: John Bealty Hostetler[1]
• Floor size: 110' x 50'[1]
• Floor type: Cement with blue plastic coating.[2], by the 1961 auction, it had a Maple Hardwood floor.[1]
• Primary reason for closing: Sold at public auction. Continued as a roller rink.
• Opened: 1947[1] - 1961[1]
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Blue Plaza Roller Rink, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis, Michigan
• Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Perry Giles (Inventer of Rink Cote[5])[3], Mr. & Mrs. Neil H. Johnston (Purchased Sept 1961[5])
• Operator: Mr. & Mrs. Neil H. Johnston[3]
• Floor type: Maple Hardwood floor.[1]
• Opened: 1961[1] - 1974[5] (Major Fire)
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Johnston's Skate-O-Rama, 119 South Centerville Rd., Sturgis, Michigan
• Owner: Mr. & Mrs. Neil H. Johnston[?]
• Primary reason for closing: "The rink did not reopen after the facility was sold in 2001. The building eventually fell into disrepair and was razed."[5]
• Re-Opened: Christmas 1974[5] - 2001[5]

• Now, a parking lot.

Courtesy Johnston's Skate-O-Rama Facebook group.
Photos and more at their group, link above.





Repaired quickly and back open by Christmas 1974[5]



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