Rollarena, 836 Fourth St., San Rafael, California

• Operator: E. H. & Newman Owens[1]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Fan style, wood.[3]
• Opened: 1942[2] - 1947 [4]
"In 1947 the rink was bought by San Quentin Warden Clinton Duffy and his partners to provide healthy recreation for Marin's youth and to prevent delinquency."[3]
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Marin Skateland, 836 Fourth St., San Rafael, California
• Owner: San Quentin Warden, Clinton Duffy and his partners.[3]
• Manager/Leased: Helen A. & Henry Scherer[3], Harry Ward[4]
• Pro/Coach: Elmer Ringeisen[4], Edward Bossart[6]
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: 1947[3] - 1958 [5]

After the rink closed in 1958, the building housed a variety of businesses.[3]





Rollarena closed Nov 22, 1947 & reopened Dec 4th 1947 as Skateland.


Couples skating, early 1950s. Courtesy Anne T. Kent Room.[3]




It appears that the lease was extended, at least until March 1958.
So far, I have no confirmation of the new rink ever opening.

Then and Now.
Top photo courtesy Anne T. Kent Room.[3], lower, Google.


2016, inside Mikes Bikes.


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