Villanova Skating Arena (Center), 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, Pennsylvania


But as a roller rink, it first was:
Radnor Rolls, 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, Pennsylvania
• Owner: Ed Snyder (Flyers owner)[1]
• Leased by: Dave Yeck[1]
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Rent was three months past due plus back taxes.[1]
• Opened for roller skating: 1980s[1] - Dec 3, 1990[2]

• Before Radnor Rolls, it was the Villanova Ice Rink. (1970)[1]
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Villanova Skating Arena (Center), 789 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, Pennsylvania
• Owner: Robert Rovner[1]
• Manager/Leased: Judy Young-Riccobono[2] & Jim Link[1] (1990-1995)
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: [3]
• Opened for roller skating: Dec 1990[2]
• Closed: Exact closing date not known yet. Last article/ad found was Jan 1997.
"Jim and I leased the rink from 1990 through 1995. The new landlord wanted way too much for a new lease. Consequently, we purchased Young's Skating Center in Mays Landing from my parents."
-Judy Link.

Today, it's only a memory as the building is long gone.


First Ad found for Radnor Rolls after
converting from ice to a roller rink..














Last Ad found for Villanova Skating Center.
(Actual closing date not yet known.)
Jim & Judy Link leased the rink from 1990 through 1995.
It continued as a rink for at least 2 more years
under different management.


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