Rocky Springs Park Roller Rink, 1404 Millport Rd., Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Owner: H. B. Griffith (1925), Rocky Springs Amusements, Inc., James C. Figari (Pres.)[1], Mary Corthouts & Ben R. Brookmyer[2] (1978), Dr. James L. Corthouts[2] (1981)
• Manager: Charles D. Phillipi (1925), Thirston & Mildred Cathey[1], John Keesey[3], Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Bleacher[4] (1978)
• Pro/Coach: Buck Minnich, Nevin Gilbert[5] (1964)
• Organist: Bob Powell[13] (1950's)
"He was "the originator" of the shuffle style of organ skating music.
Bill Clark copied Bobby Powell's style of playing.
When I heard Bob play live at one of our organ jamborees, I heard Bill Clark's style."
-Marty Dumic.
• Floor size: 8,000 sq. ft.[6]
• Floor type: White maple wood.[7]
• Primary reason for closing: Owners filed for bankruptcy in 1981.[8]
• Opened for skating (1st rink): July 4, 1907[9] - Last ad found was from 1935.
• Opened for skating (2nd rink): 1948[15]
(The ballroom that was built in 1924 was converted into a roller rink 1948.)[14]
• Closed: 1981 (Alleged safety violations)[10] & park bankruptcy.[8]
Park for sale/lease in 1982[11] & by 1984, up for auction.[12]
Became a Pretzel Bakery for six months before the fire on April 2, 1987[14]