Crowds of people daily are watching the progress being made on the construction of that large building being put up on Route No. 1 near Dean Street in Norwood.
Roll-Land will be its name—a structure made for roller skating. The floor will be smooth, the music appropriate. Expert roller skaters and those who are not quite so much at home on a pair of skates will be glad to know that November 11 is the opening date now set by Mr. John Santoro, general manager of this fine new enterprise.
Mr. Owen Sullivan, owner of the Talbot Alleys, Guild Square, Norwood is completing 10 new streamlined bowling alleys in the basement of Roll-Land.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
September 4, 1957-Roll Land Ad
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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 … Continue reading Roller Skaters Roll Up $3,200 in 24-Hour…
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. … Continue reading Roll Land Hangs On-This Day in Norwood…
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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🕰️ Norwood highlights from 1896 to 1957: In 1957, Ann O’Neil and Catherine O’Toole graduated from Laboure Nursing School, while the Henry O. Peabody School promoted vocational training for girls. … Continue reading On August 29
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