The Elysium, "Largest Covered Ice Skating Rink in the World" Cleveland, Ohio

Description: The Elysium, "Largest Covered Ice Skating Rink in the World" Cleveland, OhioElysium Arena was an indoor arena in Cleveland, Ohio. It hosted the American Hockey League's Cleveland Falcons from 1936 to 1937. The arena held 2,000 people and opened in 1907. It was superseded in 1938 by the Cleveland Arena, and in 1951 was demolished by the city of Cleveland. The ELYSIUM, once a landmark at the corner of E. 107th St. and Euclid, was once the largest indoor skating rink in the world. Conceived and built by DUDLEY HUMPHREY and his brothers, of EUCLID BEACH PARK, it was built in 1907 for a reported $150,000 and named as a result of a contest. Elysium from October to May, when Euclid Beach was closed for the season, the Elysium offered afternoon and evening skating sessions to the music of popular bands, as well as skating lessons. As professional HOCKEY became popular, the Elysium became home to the Cleveland Falcons, later the CLEVELAND BARONS. In addition, it was the site of international and local figure-skating contests. Its operations were interrupted during World War I when the building was used as a barracks for the Student Army Training Corps for Case Institute. As both ice hockey and figure skating became more popular in the 1930s, the Elysium suffered because of lack of audience capacity, and the Barons moved to the CLEVELAND ARENA. With the onset of World War II, wartime shortages and impending takeover of the building by the military caused the rink to close in 1941. By 1942 the land reverted to its original owner, the Case School of Applied Science, but the building was used for another decade as a bowling alley and used-car showroom. After the city of Cleveland acquired the property in 1951, the building, by then dilapidated, was razed and the land used to widen Chester Ave. FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the United States. Shipping Worldwide is $1.65 for up to five (5) postcards. "I strive to deliver 5-star customer service" PLEASE view pictures of this item in upper left for condition and for any flaws or concerns that may exist. Please contact me before you bid if you have any questions. This wonderful postcard is a great addition to any collection. Postcard measures 3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches. PLEASE read carefully the description, conditions, and cost BEFORE you bid. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you for your interest. Your bid is an acceptance of the above terms and conditions. Good Luck and Thank You for your interest.

Price: 6.99 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

End Time: 2024-08-26T12:05:19.000Z

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