Hollywood Skating Center, 2144 Johnson street, Hollywood, Florida

• Operator: Dot & Herb Collins[1] (1955 - 1959), Mason family (1959 - 197x's), Barker family (197x's), Skeeter Stang family (197x's), Barile family[3] (197x's - 1980's), Laurel Jelstrom (1984 - End)
• Manager: John McGowan (mid 1960's), Roger & Mary Barrett (1970's)
• Assistant Manager: Joseph Morgan (1960)
• Pro/Coach: Ruth Hibbs[1] (1954),Diane Kern and George (1960's), Darlene Wylie[8]
• Speed Coach: Mary Jo Kirk (1960's)
• Opened: 1955 - mid 1980's

Operator Timeline:
1954 - Dot & Herb Collins (Started as Hollywood Skating Arena)[1]
1959 - Rink for sale[2]
1959 - Mason family
197x's - Barker family
197x's - Skeeter Stang family
197x's - Barile family[3]
1981 - Rink for sale[4]
198x - Laurel Jelstrom[5]
1984 - Rink for sale[6]
1985 - "Rink to possibly become a nightclub"[7]
2017 - Building for sale as of December 2017

Skate Magazine Summer 1968






Signs that the end of skating at Johnson Street was near!


Recent photo


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