Portsmouth Roller Skating Rink, East Main Road (Rt. 138), Portsmouth, Rhode Island
(Originally was also the Fairgrounds.)
• Operator: Mr. & Mrs. Raoul E. Bernier[1] (1937), A.A. & B.C. Sherman[2] (1948), Charlie & Priscilla Davis[3] (1952)
• Manager: Doris Ruies[5] (1977)
• Pro/Coach: Louise Craig, Manuael Ferreira[6] (1953), Curt Robinson, Al Alteri[10], Mr. & Mrs. Edward McCarthy & Carolyn Guillemette[11]
• Organist: Doc Taylor (1953)[7], Arthur Martel[8] (1957)
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: 1937? - 1985[9]
Opening date for skating not yet confirmed.
• 1976 - Last RSROA listing in Nationals as
Portsmouth Roller Skating Rink.
Operator: Priscilla Davis.
(After 1976 NE rinks are no longer listed individually)
Photo at top courtesy Portsmouthhistorical.com, "Lost to Time".