Original image available for purchase (at time of posting) from here: Rainbo Arena
December 23, 2010
Rainbo Arena, Clark at Lawrence, Uptown Chicago
In 1957, Mike Todd's Theater Cafe (formerly the French Casino, Rainbo Gardens) was converted to an ice skating rink, called Rainbo Arena, which was a practice rink for the Chicago Blackhawks including the year they won the 1961 Stanley Cup. The Rainbo Arena was also a training rink for several Olympic figure skaters, housed a pro bowling alley, and the original Kinetic Playground music venue.
Original image available for purchase (at time of posting) from here: Rainbo Arena
Original image available for purchase (at time of posting) from here: Rainbo Arena
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Took many an ice skating lesson at Rainbo. I have distinctive memories of the sounds and smells of the place. I'll have to dig out my old photos, scan them and make a few bucks on ebay :)
You definitely should...let me know the links when you do and I'll talk 'em up for you here.
My friends and I played hockey their in the late 60,s early 70,s.
I played hockey there too, 1968 to 1972. Met my future wife there, in 1971. Great memories.
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