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 Suffers $100,000 Fire-March 1, 1962
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Roll Land Dance-Of-The-Month Champions-This Day in Norwood History-January 26, 1962
Miss Lorraine Wolfe and Frederick A. Mercier at Norwood’s Roll-Land rink. They won their title at a recent competition that had almost all the doubles champions of New England as challengers. Miss Wolfe is a sophomore at Norwood High School and lives at 678 Neponset Street, while Mr. Mercier is also a sophomore at Norwood…
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Roll Land Is A Great Place For Norwood Youth-September 14, 1961
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Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land-This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958
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New Schedule For Roll Land-September 25, 1957
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September 4, 1957-Roll Land Ad
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Roll Land Skaters Competing in Nationals-July 26, 1957
This Day In Norwood History-July 26, 1957-Roll Land Skaters Competing in Nationals
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Roll Land Skater Place Third In Nationals-August 2, 1956
This Day In Norwood History-August 2, 1956-Third Place In Nationals
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Roll-Land Champions To Skate For DAV Benefit-This Day in Norwood History-December 29, 1955
On Monday, January 9, 1956, there will be a special skating program at the Roll-Land Skating Rink in Norwood. This program is being sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and the entire proceeds of the evening will go to the DAV Chapter Ninety, Norwood. Plans for the evening will include two pairs of shoe skates…
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