Rivervu Roller Rink, Millers Falls Road Route 2A, Turners Falls, Massachusetts

• Operator: Gerald G. Perkins (RSROA listed 1950 - 1957)[1]
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: Gerald G. Perkins[3]
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: Originally it was 90' x 50' & after the addition in 1958, it was 140' x 50'.[3]
• Floor type: Maple wood, Plastic coated in 1953.[3]
• Primary reason for closing: "In the '60s, the rink's popularity faded away and my father ended up closing it."[2]
• Opened for skating: 1948/9 - 1963[3]

• "It became a warehouse for many years for a furniture company". "Bulldozed and a house built on it in mid '90's."[2]
• Originally Rivervu Roller Rink was a dance hall called Mayo's Point. [2]

Photo at top of page - "Women pose for a photo outside the front door of the former RIVERVU roller rink in Turners Falls. In the early 1950s, this was a popular place for teenagers and adults alike, with classes in roller dancing offered." [2]

Special thanks to Wayne G. Perkins, son of rink owner Gerald G. Perkins for the Information and excellent photos.



1948[3]


1950[3]

1951, TF yearbook ad[3]

1952 - "My brothers and I were great racers. I never lost. We had race and dance competitions with many other rinks, like Deerfield, Brattleboro, Springfield, Riverside Park, Gardner."[3]

1953 ads[3]

1954 ad[3]

1956 "Only photo I have from inside the rink."[3]

1957 - The original rink and the addition.[3]



  • 1958 ad[3]

  • 1958[3]

1958 - The Addition[3]

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Sources

(1)Skate Magazines RSROA listing 1950 - 1957.
(2)Times Past: When the roller rink was the place to be
https://www.recorder.com/Times-Past-Perkins-020318-15264636
(3)Info and photos courtesy Wayne G. Perkins, son of Gerald G. Perkins.

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