Roller Dome, 730 Gostlin St., Hammond, Indiana
• Operator: Joe Wolak (RIP 1994)[1] (1952-1972[2]), Lester Mitchell[3] (1972-1987), Pamela Mitchell (Daughter)[3] (1987)
• Manager: Cheryl Spies & Violet Stewart[3]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• Organist: Wally Smith[4] (1952)
• DJ: Richared Stewart[3] (1991)
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Rink closed. Owner [Pamela Mitchell] leased the property for other uses.
• Opened: 1952[2] - 2008[9]
• 2008 - Transformed into an indoor soccer venue, Roller Dome Soccer.[6]
• 2012 - Building closed and remained vacant.[8]
• 2014 - Building on the auction block.[7]
The property, was still owned by the Mitchell family.[8]
• Currently, the Indiana Hammond Soccer League is making good use of the building.
Image at top of page courtesy Cindy Carlson.