Spinning Wheels Roller Skating Rink, 172 E. 7th Ave., Chico, California

• Owner/Operator: Reynold & Adabelle Erickson[1](1947), Jack & Joy Starnes[2](1949)(Leased?), Reynold & Adabelle Erickson[3] (1950), Oillie Roberts[8] (1954 - April 1978), Ernie & Sandy Grant (Purchased from Sandy's father)[8] (Feb 2, 1979 - Last ad, March 1984 & For sale, June 1984)
• Leased by: Lewis C. Herman[8] (1966 - April 1978)
• Manager: Ted, Bob, Barbera & Nancy[2] (1949), Ollie A. Roberts[8](1954-1966)
• Pro/Coach: Thomas Hodgson[4] (1947), Charlene Dean & Barbera Revere[5] (1949), Mr. & Mrs. Art Holland[6] (1950), Neil Brundidge Jr.[7] (1953), Wayne Purdy[9] (1967)
• Organist: [?]
• Floor size: 60' x 160'[11]
• Floor type: Maple wood.[11]
• Primary reason for closing: [?]
• Opened: August 30, 1947[1] - April 1978[12]
• Re-Opened: Feb 2, 1979[12] - Last ad found, March 1984
• For sale, June 1984[13], 1985 & a temple in 1986.

• Photo at top is from Google, dated 2012.
• Now it's a parking lot.















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