Recently my 6 year old son had his birthday party at our local roller skating rink. From the second I walked into
White Rock Stake Center I was instantly transported back to 1973, the year that it was built. And not in a wow this a dump kind of 1973. The family owned business has been kept up like like a fully restored vintage car. The old brown skates are in full effect, the red shag carpet locker area, the lockers, original DJ booth, the wood paneling and old school menu boards.The giant back wall with red/white/blue 70's stripes was a thing of beauty and I nearly took out a mess of kids staring at it. This is a true vintage treasure that perfectly complimented my 2 older sons "Luke Skywalker" haircuts.
Would also like to point out my friend Banks Baker's handy work on the giant roller skate birthday cake. Amazing. Built in his garage.
If anyone knows of an old school skate rinks like this and has pics please send us some. Bowling alleys too.