Whalom Park, Route 13, Fitchburg, Massachusetts

• Operator: Fitchburg & Leominster Street Railway Co. [8]
• Operator: Edward H. & Lillian Laventure (1930 - 1964)[1]
(1951 - Original rink burned & the ballroom became the new rink.)[5]
• Operator: Lillian Laventure (1964 - 1968)[1]
• Operator: Paul L. Gagnon (1968 - till closing)[2]
• Manager: Manger Guiol (1906)[6], W. W. Sargent (1917)[7]
• Pro: Emily Melvile[3], Paul L. Gagnon[2]
• Organist: Paul L. Gagnon
• Opened: 1906[6] - Closed late 1970's.[4]

"For decades it was one of the parks most popular spots. It closed when the floors became warped and uneven, and the repairs were deemed too costly. For several winter seasons thereafter, the Roller Rink became an indoor Flea Market, and during the spring and summer, a warehouse for park souvenirs and prizes. It also housed the Entertainment department, (mascot changing rooms) in the back offices. During the last couple of years, it served as another entertainment venue, with live professional wrestling matches! The building was one of the first to be torn down in 2006."[4]




Farewell party for Mrs. Lillian LaVenture, retiring Whalom Rink Operator.



Dorothy "Dottie" Pelletier & Donald Barrette skating unnatached 1969

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Dorothy & Hubert "Frenchy" Pelletier & Donald Barrette 1969

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Kandy Weiland and Bruce Veillette 1970 skating for Babb's

Ad from 1970 NE Regional Program



Rink in the background



Rink behind the blue Marionette house



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