Skate Ranch, 2526 North Main St, Santa Ana, California

• Operator/Owner: Gordon Van Rockel (1956[1]-1987[2])
• Owner: Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) (1987-1991)[2]
• Operator/Leased: Dennis & Gail Collier (1984 - 1991)[2]
• Pro/Coach: Joanne & Milton May[4], Frank Davis[5], Dennis & Gail Collier[2]
• Floor size: 90 x 187[3]
• Primary reason for closing: State Free-way expansion project.[2]
• Opened: 1956[2] - 1991[2]
"The Colliers have leased the building from the state since it was purchased by Caltrans from Van Rockel in 1987."[2]

Farewell Session - October 1991, Courtesy Donna Haney

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