Roller Palladium, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
But first it was:
Pastime Roller Rink, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
(Newly enlarged in 1937.[3])
• Operator: Mr. Schmitt[1]
• Floor size: Enlarged to 140' x 60' in 1937.[3]
• Floor type: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: New rink being built.
• Opened: Before 1937, exact date unknown - 1938[4]
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5th Avenue Roller Rink, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
• Operator: Ray Putnam[5]
• Primary reason for closing: Continued as a skating rink.
• Opened: 1938[5] - 1947[?]
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Roller Palladium, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
(New building in same location as the previous, 5th Avenue Roller Rink.[7])
• Operator: Bill Black[7] (1947)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: Ted Nassir[8] (1950)
• Organist: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Continued as a skating rink.
• Opened: Dec 27, 1947[7]
Bill Black operated the 5th Avenue Roller Rink for six years.[7]
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Roller Palladium, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
(Some new & revamped building in same location & same operator.[9]
• Floor size: 90' x180'[7]
• Floor type: Fan style, maple wood. (1948 photo.)
• Re-opened: Jan, 1951[9] - 1965?
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Around 1958, the City changed the address.
Ads now say, "3964 Mission (Same as 1875 E. 5th)".
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The Palladium, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
• Operator: Bob Brody[10] (1965)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: 90' x180'[7]
• Floor type: Fan style, maple wood.[?]
• Primary reason for closing: Continued as a skating rink.
• Opened: 1965?[10]
• Closed: Last ad found was 1972.
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Pomona Skateland, 3964 Mission Blvd., Pomona, California
• Operator: Erma R Hudson[13]
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: First ad found was from 1976.[?]
• Closed: Not yet known. Last ad found was from 1993.[12]
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• Now, it's Caliber Collision.
History Timeline:
• 19??-1938 - (Jan) Pastime Roller Rink, Mr. Schmitt.[1] (This was the 1st location.)
(Newly enlarged in 1937.[3])
• 1938 - (Oct) 5th Avenue Roller Rink, Ray Putnam. [5]
• 1947 - Roller Palladium by Bill Black, new building in same location as the 5th Avenue Roller Rink.[7]
• 1951 - Roller Palladium by Bill Black, new & revamped building in same location.[9]
• 1958 - City changed the address. Ads now say "3964 Mission (Same as 1875 E. 5th)".
• 1965 - The Palladium, now operated by Bob Brody[10]
• 1985 - FOR SALE, called Pomona Skateland[11] & operated by Erma Hudson.[13]
• 1993 - Last Ad found for Pomona Skateland.[12]