Capitola Roller Rink, Lana Ave. NE, Salem, Oregon

• Operator: Albert Lindenau (1938 - 1942)[1], Mrs. & Mrs. Charles Hansen (1943[4] - December 1946)[2], George & Vera Kellogg (1947 - Oct 1949)[5], Robert & Dorothy Boyd (Oct 1949[6] - May 1951)[2]
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: Mr. & Mrs. Henry Zonatti[7]
• Organist: Harold Howard (1938)[2], Lois Kellogg(1943)[4] , Eddy Syring (1949)[8]
• Floor size: 60' x 120'[1]
• Floor type: Pecan Wood[1]
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: 1939 - 1951[2]

Building was later used by:
Trader Louie's (Apr 1951 - Feb 1956)[2]
Gebs (May 1956 - Dec 1966)[2]
Bible Book House (1966 - May 2004)[2]
Rainbow West Christian Supply (May 2004 - Current)[2]


When they opened they had an Everett Organtron. (Probably like the one pictured)
Built in the 1930's by the Everett Piano Company under license from Frederick A. Hoschke "A unique American original. Since it was difficult for early engineers to develop a cost effective oscillating circuit that was stable, the team at Everett chose to use a "free reed" vibrating with an induction pickup to create a stable oscillation. This electrical signal (not the sound of the reed) was then voiced and amplified to create the tones of an organ."
-http://www.organexpressions.com/everett_orgatron.htm








Photo from Rainbow West Christian Supply, courtesy Eleanor Steele
Click "Eleanor Steele's - The Rink Registrar" link for more....


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Sources

(1)Statesman Journal, 08 May 1938, Sun, Page 18 (above)
(2)Eleanor Steele (link above)
(3)The Capital Journal, 02 Sep 1944, Sat, Page 2 (above)
(4)The Capital Journal, 14 Jan 1943, Thu, Page 3 (above)
(5)The Capital Journal, 20 Oct 1949, Thu, Page 5 (above)
(6)The Capital Journal, 24 Oct 1949, Mon, Page 5 (above)
(7)The Capital Journal Salem Oregon 04 Oct 1947 (above)
(8)The Capital Journal Salem Oregon 06 Aug 1949 (above)

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