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 History-September 1, 1976
Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land-This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958
This Day in Norwood History-July 12, 1958-Spectacular Roof Blaze Threatens New Roll-Land
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest “The guy is a legend out here.” Thus wrote a serviceman, known only as “Johnny,” in telling his sister … Continue reading Letter Tells How Marine Pfc. Peter Santoro Silenced Machine Gun Nest-This Day in Norwood History-December 19, 1944
Roll-Land Owner John Santoro Plays Good Samaritan Role-This Day in Norwood History-April 7, 1943
Thirteen-year-old Betty Ecklund of Sumner street, Norwood, agrees yesterday was her "unlucky lucky day." And it all resulted when John Santoro, manager and owner of the Roll Land Skating Rink, … Continue reading Roll-Land Owner John Santoro Plays Good Samaritan Role-This Day in Norwood History-April 7, 1943
Roll-Land Is Nearly Completed-October 28, 1938
Drawing daily crowds, the new Roll-Land roller skating rink on Route 1 near Dean Street is slated to open November 11 under general manager John Santoro, featuring basement bowling alleys by Owen Sullivan.