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From the Handbook of Newark 1872

The Skating Rink is a very large corrugated iron building. It was built in 1868 for ice skating, but having been floored over it was then used for roller skating. The building is 177 feet long by 122 wide, with an arched roof, and square tower and flag staff on the front centre. It's immense floor is surrounded with a raised platform and upper gallery, both running entirely around the building. There are ante-rooms for ladies and gentlemen, also on the north side.

During the season with an enthusiastic crowd of visitors there are 350 skaters at once upon the floor presenting an exhilarating sight. The rink will also be used for the First Annual Exhibition of Newark industries. The rink is also used for dancing parties, balls, exhibitions, lectures and other entertainments. Reading, concerts and lectures are also frequent under the auspices of the Clayonian Society, the YMCA and various churches.