Daily Crowds Watch Construction of Route 1 Recreation Hub
Capturing the attention of daily onlookers along Route 1 near Dean Street in Norwood, construction on a massive new entertainment facility is rapidly nearing completion. Named Roll-Land, the modern structure has been custom-built entirely for roller skating, featuring a specialized smooth skating floor and musical accompaniment designed for skaters of all skill levels.
General Manager John Santoro announced that construction is on schedule, setting an official grand opening date of November 11. Whether patrons are expert skaters or novices who are “not quite so much at home on a pair of skates,” Roll-Land promises to deliver a premier recreational destination for the region.
Owen Sullivan Installs 10 Streamlined Bowling Alleys in Basement
Adding to the facility’s extensive entertainment offerings, local businessman Owen Sullivan—owner of the Talbot Alleys in Guild Square—is putting the finishing touches on 10 new streamlined bowling alleys located in the basement level of the Roll-Land structure. The combination of state-of-the-art bowling lanes and a spacious indoor skating rink establishes the Route 1 location as a major new hub for Norwood recreation.
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Norwood Messenger
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Roll Land
On Thanksgiving Day in 1938, Charles, John and Peter Santoro opened Roll-Land roller skating rink at 942 Providence Highway, close to the corner of Dean street. It was the first business built in the surrounding farmland. Peter enlisted in the Marine Corps in World War II, and a fellow Marine wrote a letter home about…
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Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour Skate-A-Thon for Muscular Dystrophy-August 31, 1977
Endurance, enthusiasm, and a whole lot of wheels came together at Roll-Land as approximately 30 dedicated skaters successfully completed a grueling 24-hour skate-a-thon, raising at least $3,200 for the Jerry Lewis telethon drive in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Marathon Success and Community Spirit Kicking off at 6:00 p.m. Monday, the marathon concluded at approximately…
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Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1976
Except for its own sign out front, the Roll-Land roller skating rink along the commercial jungle known as Route 1 looks much as it did years ago when it opened. Original part-owner John Santoro still takes tickets at the door; a huge organ console pumps out old standards; colored Lights illuminate the well-traveled boards and…
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Norwood Celebrates Centennial with Grand International Ball-October 18, 1972
A Night of Global Heritage and Local Celebration With vibrant costumes, traditional music, authentic dancing, and global cuisine, 1,000 Norwood revelers turned back the pages last night. Rather than stopping merely 100 years at the official birth of the town, the celebration reached back centuries into the diverse ethnic origins of its residents. As the…
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Roll Land Skaters Off To Nationals-This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1965
This Day in Norwood History-July 21, 1965-Roll Land Skaters Off To Nationals
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Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Two World Champion Roller Skaters At Roll Land
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Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land-September 2, 1964
This Day In Norwood History-September 2, 1964-Police Disperse Teen-Age Throngs, Avert Riot At Roll Land
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Joan Parker To Join Tarquins At Roll-Land-August 5, 1964
Miss Joan Parker is scheduled to join the Tarquins as the featured female vocalist at the regular Monday evening teen dance parties at Roll-Land, Route 1 in Norwood. Her first appearance is set for Monday, Aug. 10 and she will share the vocals with David and Paul Hochanadel. The Tarquins have been holding forth at…
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New Roll Land Reopens After Fire-September 14, 1962
New Roll Land Reopns After Fire-This Day In Norwood History-September 27, 1962
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Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th-August 31, 1962
Roll Land Opens New Arena Here September 14th Roll Land had good news for all skating fans in New England this week when manager Charles Santoro announced that the brand-new skating arena will have its opening night on Friday, September 14. The new Roll Land is in its final stages of construction with the gigantic…
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