Photo Catalog Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Roller Skaters at the Civic Center, November 6, 1953 |
Image # |
2003.2.63.837 |
Object Name |
Negative, Film |
Date |
1953, November 6 |
Photographer |
Saari, Paulu T. |
Location |
Ketchikan, Alaska |
Description |
Roller Skaters at the Civic Center, November 6, 1953 The old Civic Center was home to roller skating, basketball, archery, etc., as well as dances and other community events, between 1947-1977. Located on Water Street, where Harbor View Park is today, the building was originally a City warehouse. During World Ware II it served as a USO. It was demolished in 1980. Ketchikan Daily News photo caption (image 2003.2.63.837), 11/9/1953 "Civic-Center Roller Skating Attracts Youngsters Roller skating at the Civic Center is attracting many youngsters of all ages. Those shown above are a portion of over 50 that enjoyed this activity Saturday afternoon. Weekly schedules are published each Saturday for the following week." 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. Dennis Emmenegger 9. Diane Tillson 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Donna Balcom 19. 20. 21. 22. Michelle Emmengegger Adams 23. 24. Kathy Hannigan 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. |
Provenance |
Donated to the Museum by the Photographer |
Film Size |
4" x 5" |
People |
Saari, Paulu Toivo Balcom, Donna Emmenegger, Dennis Emmenegger, Michelle Tillson, Diane Hannigan, Kathy |
Search Terms |
Sport Recreation Civic Center Children Roller Skating |
Credit line |
Ketchikan Museums: Paulu T. Saari Collection, KM 2003.2.63.837 |