THE ROLLAWAY at Riverside Park, 1756 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts
But first it was:
Rink de Luxe, at Riverside Park, 1756 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts
"Known as the roller Rink de Luxe when it opened in May 1916.
The Lyman Street Rink in Springfield had already been renamed the Rollaway in 1912."[3]
THE ROLLAWAY at Riverside Park, 1756 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts
• Operator: William "Billy" H. Carpenter[1] (1916), Robert Goodheart[7] (1925), Robert Goodheart, William J. Johnson & Frank Viens[8] (1933), Mr. Herbert Briggs (1938-1945)[4], Frank & Susan Maiolo (1949 - 1966[2]), Susan Maiolo[2] (1966 - 1998)
• Leased by: Mrs. Marie Oetteking[1] (1916)
• Pro: Helen Sterwart (1945)[4], Paul Bigley (1962)[5], Peter Gullo[7] (1965), Sylvia Haffke
• Organist: Roland Pomerat[6], Hal Lee (1940-1950s)[3], Roger Johnson, Billy ?
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: 150' x 100'[1], 12,000 sq ft.[6]
• (1st rink) Floor type: Log Cabin, Michigan maple wood[6], clear coated.
• (2nd rink) Floor type: Fan, maple wood, clear coated.
• (1st rink) Primary reason for closing: Owner of park wanted to expand park.
• (2nd rink) Primary reason for closing: Rink owner retiring and sold building to 6 Flags $$$$$$
• Original Rink opened: 1916 - 1978[2]
• New Rink opened: 1978 - 1998[2]