Skate-A-Way, 1100 Western Ave., Chillicothe, Ohio
• Operator: Irene Griffith[1] (1953-1980), Geary & Janet Griffith[1] (1980-2006)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• Organist: Betty Bethel[5]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: 13,000 sq ft.[4]
• Floor type: Rotunda style.[4]
• Primary reason for closing: "The demand for roller skating is just not there any more."[5]
Plus, it was time to retire.
• Opened: January 21, 1953[1] - 2006[5]
Building still stands today, but its current use is unknown at this time.
Appears to be used for storage. (Google images)
2007 image at top of page courtesy Google.