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.
My first skate party was at the Rainbo, though it was in the mid-80s. Such a historical landmark for many generations. ; )
I had memories of ice skating lessons there I will always remember. I have the badges we use to get. I remember being a French Pussey Cat and Christmas Tree in a line skating show back in the 1960's. Boy did I use to like to skate fast around the rink. I was a lead skater in one of those shows and most likely skated too fast as some were falling down in the show.
I would love to see a rink rat reunion folks that were there from the 1970s, that would be absolutely awesome, I basically was either at the ice rink or write down the street at Chase Park, I would love to see some of my old childhood friends... my time frame was 1965 through 1973 when my family moved
Played hockey there with Illinois State IceBirds in early 70's, and then with Peoria Blades, a semi pro team. Loved the big mural on the wall with Alpine scenes! In my memory FOREVER !
I learned to skate there as a kid in the early 60s, lots of fun.
I spent every wednesday friday and saturday there 77-1980, mike taylor, sue and barb, who else is out there remebering this place.
Munoz
wow! I lived 1 block from the Rainbow back in 1980. Clark and Lawrance. place was across the street from the cemetery. We had so much fun there skating and going there on the weekends. Right next door was Tina's where they had the best Italian beef sandwiches. My god I miss that place and Chicago for that matter. Feels like I was skating there yesterday. Unforgettable!
Anonymous -- I played hockey there from 1962-63 for the Maple Leafs and coach Nello Menoni. The only rink in Chicago at that time. Hooked on the game ever since!!
Yes, I have many Good memories Rainbow was My home 1963 thru 1969, Great 😊 Times Thanks Mike Schmitt
Iplayed hockey at the Rainbow in the early 1960's. played for Reeds Hornets
I played hockey there. Played for the Joliet Gulls hockey club.
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