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.






Irene and Lester Griffith[6]






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