A photograph in the Medford Mail Tribune of March 16, 1960, shows building contractor Meyers Jones of the Siskiyou Development Co. handing the keys to Merle Van Hoosen, manager of a new roller skating rink.

Modern Skating Rink Opens in Phoenix in 1960

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Modern Skating Rink Opens in Phoenix in 1960

Modern Skating Rink Opens in Phoenix in 1960