I truly enjoyed your presentation. It is a great thing that we continue to promote roller skating. Looking forward to seeing J S in New Jersey at Holiday this Oct.
Video was great, brought back many good memories from 50's and 60's the best years of my life. Earl Neuman was great on the Hammond & the Mighty Wurlitzer. My partner was Carol S. Good friends Larry W, Sandy B, Fran W, Betty C, Marlene D, Steve A, Pete the B, Ken P, & Staff members Lil Davies, the Fievets, doorman with the twisted mustache, guards Carl & Sandy who kept me honest. Was at the rink every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. 3, 5, 10, 17 & 21 never forget.
What will bring tears to my eyes is footage of the Roller Palace in Mayfield Heights...... That rink IMO had the best roller skating surface of all rinks I've skated in.
Sister Jane and I learned to Skate at the Roller Palace. She is now the Director of figure skating for USArollersports in Lincoln, Ne. a former 3 time world dance Champion. Billy Mellert was one of the best, and yes the hard maple, rotunda, Cincinnati floor was superb. A little bit of floor powder at that time was all the Dr. ordered. I have friends who might just have some old archives 8mm , let me see what I can do. JPuracchio
Thank you so much and those that provided the footage and sound. My late wife and I skated, may I add not very well, at the Rollercade in the mid 60s. It was usually our date night. Have never seen any footage of the old place and this brought many tears to my eyes, remembering, the wonderful times we had there. Again thanks and keep the videos rolling!
I'm glad you had such a passionate reaction! That's why ROLLERrewind is here. I have the same feelings, tho I've combed thru this footage for hours! Thanks for the comments! Js
I truly enjoyed your presentation. It is a great thing that we continue to promote roller skating. Looking forward to seeing J S in New Jersey at Holiday this Oct.
Keep up the good work. Will visit often.
66pjordan 1 year ago
Video was great, brought back many good memories from 50's and 60's the best years of my life. Earl Neuman was great on the Hammond & the Mighty Wurlitzer. My partner was Carol S. Good friends Larry W, Sandy B, Fran W, Betty C, Marlene D, Steve A, Pete the B, Ken P, & Staff members Lil Davies, the Fievets, doorman with the twisted mustache, guards Carl & Sandy who kept me honest. Was at the rink every Friday, Saturday & Sunday night. 3, 5, 10, 17 & 21 never forget.
Thanks
Jim Kerner
Breezrider 2 years ago 3
great vedio and wonderful music.. Huge rink. Largest rink i ever skated at was Crystal Beach Ontario with my Mom--thanks for the memories, Bill R
PRR5630 2 years ago 2
@PRR5630 Thanks so much for your comments!
UTURN8888 2 years ago
You are right about the floor at ROLLER PALACE!
UTURN8888 2 years ago
What will bring tears to my eyes is footage of the Roller Palace in Mayfield Heights...... That rink IMO had the best roller skating surface of all rinks I've skated in.
Music2Die4 2 years ago
I've got a APB on film/pics from RP. Bobby has actual session tapes on reels. We are going to convert them eventually!
UTURN8888 2 years ago
Sister Jane and I learned to Skate at the Roller Palace. She is now the Director of figure skating for USArollersports in Lincoln, Ne. a former 3 time world dance Champion. Billy Mellert was one of the best, and yes the hard maple, rotunda, Cincinnati floor was superb. A little bit of floor powder at that time was all the Dr. ordered. I have friends who might just have some old archives 8mm , let me see what I can do. JPuracchio
danceonskates 2 years ago
Thank you so much and those that provided the footage and sound. My late wife and I skated, may I add not very well, at the Rollercade in the mid 60s. It was usually our date night. Have never seen any footage of the old place and this brought many tears to my eyes, remembering, the wonderful times we had there. Again thanks and keep the videos rolling!
Hamaround 2 years ago
I'm glad you had such a passionate reaction! That's why ROLLERrewind is here. I have the same feelings, tho I've combed thru this footage for hours! Thanks for the comments! Js
UTURN8888 2 years ago
Jeez, that place looks HUGE.......
Cleveland must lead the nation in "great places that close down."
Music2Die4 2 years ago
Yes...was at one time, the largest skating surface to be found! Thanks for your interest and comments! Js
UTURN8888 2 years ago