Dunkirk Roll-Arena, Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, New York


But first, Dunkirk Roll-Arena was located at:
Dunkirk Roll-Arena, Oak St., Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, New York
• Operator: Russ Valvo & Peter Vitello[1] (1946)
• Manager: [?]
• Primary reason for closing: Moved to the Junior Agricultural Building at the Fairgrounds.[3]
• Opened for skating: April 1946[1] - November 1946[3]

• Location was formerly the Promenschenkel Pavilion.[1]
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Dunkirk Roll-Arena (Junior Agricultural Bldg.), Fairgrounds, Point Gratiot, Dunkirk, New York
• Operator: Russ Valvo & Peter Vitello[4] (1947-1948), Peter Vitello[5] (1948), John and Mary Ann Odebralski[6] (1981-1995)
• Manager: Peter Vitello[5] (1948)
• Pro/Coach: Fabian & Blanch Molnar[9]
• Organist: Clarence Brown[7] (1948), Larry Nowell[8] (1950)
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: maple wood.[11]
• Primary reason for closing: Property owners didn't renew lease.[8]
• Opened for skating: January 1947[4] - 1995[10]

"The rink is on the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk, and the building already is being remodeled [1995]. Al Wilson, fair association president, said the building will be rented out for weddings, banquets and dances."[10]

The Roll-Arena began in the old Promenschenkel Pavilion.





The Roll-Arena moves to the fairgrounds.


"Discontinuance of Partnership".


New Floor!






2012 map of fair.


Fairgrounds view.


Rear view from Waldorff Road.


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