Original image caption
Auditorium Roller Rink “Roll-Ameda”
The Alameda San Jose, CA
Opened 1927
Closed 1974
Keep Calm and Skate On
Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century. It gained widespread popularity starting in the 1880s. Roller skating was very popular in the United States from the 1930s to 1950s, then again in the 1970s when it was associated with disco music and roller discos.
“Connie Trevino, a long-time resident of The Alameda, remembers that it cost about 35 cents to rent skates there, and notes, “we would dance with all the sailors who would go there during the war” Source: The Alameda “Beautiful Way” Shannon E Clark.
Current Tenants: Recycled Bookstore, Art Works(Artist Space), and Appliance Parts store.
The Alameda a personal project by Bay Area photographer David C. Hill
Auditorium Roller Rink “Roll-Ameda”
1066 The Alameda, San Jose, CA
Opened 1927 – Closed 1974
Keep Calm and Skate On
Original image caption
Auditorium Roller Rink “Roll-Ameda”
The Alameda San Jose, CA
Opened 1927
Closed 1974
Keep Calm and Skate On
Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century. It gained widespread popularity starting in the 1880s. Roller skating was very popular in the United States from the 1930s to 1950s, then again in the 1970s when it was associated with disco music and roller discos.
“Connie Trevino, a long-time resident of The Alameda, remembers that it cost about 35 cents to rent skates there, and notes, “we would dance with all the sailors who would go there during the war” Source: The Alameda “Beautiful Way” Shannon E Clark.
Current Tenants: Recycled Bookstore, Art Works(Artist Space), and Appliance Parts store.
The Alameda a personal project by Bay Area photographer David C. Hill
Original image caption
I restored this original postcard for the project.
Auditorium Roller Rink “Roll-Ameda”
The Alameda San Jose, CA
Opened 1927
Closed 1974
Keep Calm and Skate On
Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century. It gained widespread popularity starting in the 1880s. Roller skating was very popular in the United States from the 1930s to 1950s, then again in the 1970s when it was associated with disco music and roller discos.
“Connie Trevino, a long-time resident of The Alameda, remembers that it cost about 35 cents to rent skates there, and notes, “we would dance with all the sailors who would go there during the war” Source: The Alameda “Beautiful Way” Shannon E Clark.
Current Tenants: Recycled Bookstore, Art Works(Artist Space), and Appliance Parts store.
The Alameda a personal project by Bay Area photographer David C. Hill
When my big sister pierced my ears back in the early 50's, My Dad took one disgusted look and remarked "I suppose you'll start hanging out at the roller rink now" The Roller Rink was viewed with great suspicion at first. I had already left town before it became acceptable – Donna
“Connie Trevino, a long-time resident of The Alameda, remembers that it cost about 35 cents to rent skates there, and notes, “We would dance with all the sailors who would go there during the war.” Source: The Alameda “Beautiful Way” Shannon E Clark.
Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century. It gained widespread popularity starting in the 1880s. Roller skating was very popular in the United States from the 1930s to 1950s, then again in the 1970s when it was associated with disco music and roller discos.
May 2021
Current Tenants: Recycled Bookstore, The Alameda Art Works(Artist Space), and Appliance Parts store.
The Alameda a personal project by Bay Area photographer David C. Hill
Originally shared on Explore San Jose · May 11, 2021