Coliseum Roller Rink, 1700 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, Florida

• Owner/Investor: Orlando Coliseum Corporation, C. F. Cullen, president.[1] (1926)
(Also built under the direction of C. F. Cullen, are the St. Petersburg & Davis Island Coliseums.) [1]
• Operator: C. B. Straley[2] (1927), J. Frank Haithcox[2] (1927-1937), W. R. "Bill" Kemp[3] (1937-1971-death), Kemp family continued operations after both of their parent's died.[3] (1971-1972)
• Manager: George Johnston[4] (1941)
• Pro/Coach: George Johnston[4] (1941)
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: 114' x 132'[3]
• Floor type: Log cabin style, Maple wood.[3]
• Primary reason for closing: Badly damged by fire and torn down.[6]
• Opened for skating: 1928[5] - 1972[6]



The Orlando Coliseum began as an investment opportunity.





Skating begins.



















A devastating fire brings an end to the Coliseum Roller Rink.




The End.



Memories of the Orlando Coliseum.









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