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A56669-1
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- 1951-03-26 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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For the first time in its 10 year history, the Washington State Roller Skating Championships were held in Lakewood on March 26-27, 1951. Sponsored by the Roller Skating Rink Operators of America, the competition was held at the Roller Bowl on South Tacoma Way. In this group picture of all the entrants, the contestants for "Queen of the Skates" are in the center of the front row. Berg's Roller Bowl Skating Rink was built at 8006 South Tacoma Way in 1940. Nine months after this picture was taken, on December 29, 1951, the Roller Bowl was destroyed by fire. TPL-9339
Roller skating--Lakewood; Skaters--1950-1960; Skating rinks--Lakewood; Children--Social life--1950-1960; Recreation--Lakewood; Berg's Roller Bowl (Lakewood);