Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Skate Rental
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
1. Skate Rental Marker
The New York State Pavilion was reborn as the Roller Round roller skating rink in the early 1970’s. Thousands of people skated on the protected map floor and enjoyed music and a snack bar.
You are looking at a cart filled with actual skates from Roller Round, as found within the original skate rental area. Near this room, the Skate Rental sign remains on an interior pavilion wall. Pictured below as it appears today, the sign has been preserved by the NYSP Paint project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 44.611′ N, 73° 50.669′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. Marker can be reached from Avenue of the States south of United Nations Avenue S, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Lucy Day” at the New York World’s Fair (here, next to this marker); Live Performances (here, next to this marker); Mezzanine Tour of New York State (here, next to this marker); New York State Pavilion (here, next to this marker); World’s Largest Map (here, next to this marker);
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More about this marker. The marker is inside the 1964-5 Worlds' Fair New York State Pavilion at Flushing Meadow Park.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
2. The preserved "Skate Rental" sign
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
3. Salvaged Roller Round materials
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
