Skateland
Fire – Skateland was located in the auditorium portion of the old
Parker Motor building located at 113 1st Avenue SE. Early in the
morning of Sunday, Sept 23, 1962, the upper portion of the building was
destroyed by fire. About two years previously the building had been purchased
from the Parker Corporation by Dr. Ringo. The building also house the California
firm of Ets-Hokin-Galvin Inc. They were involved in laying cable for the Minute
Man missile project in the area. By the time the firefighters arrived there was
to chance to save the roof and upper story. Damage to the rest of the building
was limited as the auditorium had a double layered wooden floor. There had been
a dance in Skateland the evening before which may have contributed to the cause
of the fire. The buiding is still there and is used as a parking garage.
Parker Auditorium - Home of Skateland
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