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The '''Main Street Arena''', formerly the '''Charlottesville Ice Park''', is an ice rink and multi-use facility that anchors the west end of [[Charlottesville]]'s [[Downtown Mall]]. The facility has been operated as a multi-use skating, indoor sports, and special events venue called the [[Main Street Arena]] since September 2010.<ref>Graff, Henry. "Charlottesville Ice Park Sold - NBC29." NBC29 - Home. 16 July 2010. Web. 26 Aug. 2010. <http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=12818992>.</ref> | The '''Main Street Arena''', formerly the '''Charlottesville Ice Park''', is an ice rink and multi-use facility that anchors the west end of [[Charlottesville]]'s [[Downtown Mall]]. The facility has been operated as a multi-use skating, indoor sports, and special events venue called the [[Main Street Arena]] since September 2010.<ref>Graff, Henry. "Charlottesville Ice Park Sold - NBC29." NBC29 - Home. 16 July 2010. Web. 26 Aug. 2010. <http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=12818992>.</ref> | ||
The structure will be demolished in 2018 to make way for an office park that will be part of an "innovation district" downtown. <ref>{{cite web|title=BAR approves demolition of Main Street Arena, Escafe sites for innovation hub|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/26970-bar-approves-demolition-of-main-street-arena/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=April 18, 2017|accessdate=May 9, 2017}}</ref> | The structure will be demolished in 2018 to make way for an office park that will be part of an "innovation district" downtown. <ref>{{cite web|title=BAR approves demolition of Main Street Arena, Escafe sites for innovation hub|url=http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/26970-bar-approves-demolition-of-main-street-arena/|author=Sean Tubbs|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=April 18, 2017|accessdate=May 9, 2017}}</ref> It closed for good on April 2, 2018 following a farewell party. <ref>{{cite web|title=Main Street Arena Holds Final Farewell Party|url=http://www.nbc29.com/story/37850064/main-street-arena-holds-final-farewell-party|author=Meghan Moriarity|work=News Article|publisher=WVIR NBC29|location=|publishdate=March 30, 2018|accessdate=April 9, 2018}}</ref> | ||
==Sales history== | ==Sales history== | ||
Revision as of 20:25, 9 April 2018
The Main Street Arena, formerly the Charlottesville Ice Park, is an ice rink and multi-use facility that anchors the west end of Charlottesville's Downtown Mall. The facility has been operated as a multi-use skating, indoor sports, and special events venue called the Main Street Arena since September 2010.[1]
The structure will be demolished in 2018 to make way for an office park that will be part of an "innovation district" downtown. [2] It closed for good on April 2, 2018 following a farewell party. [3]
Sales history
Owners Bruce Williamson and Roberta Williamson, ex-husband and wife, with two other partners, purchased the Ice Park in 2003 from Dorothy Rolph and Colin Rolph, who co-developed the project with his former partner Lee Danielson.[4] In February 2010 Bruce Williamson announced plans to close the park in June, citing unexpected business losses.[5] They closed the park on June 30, 2010.[6]
However, soon after, the building was purchased by Mark Brown for $3 million. Brown immediately announced plans to convert the building into a multi-use facility called the Main Street Arena that could also house indoor athletic events and parties. The adjoining lobby space was converted into a sports bar. A private party was held on August 20, and skating resumed on September 14.[7]
Notes
- ↑ Graff, Henry. "Charlottesville Ice Park Sold - NBC29." NBC29 - Home. 16 July 2010. Web. 26 Aug. 2010. <http://www.nbc29.com/Global/story.asp?S=12818992>.
- ↑ Web. BAR approves demolition of Main Street Arena, Escafe sites for innovation hub, Sean Tubbs, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, April 18, 2017, retrieved May 9, 2017.
- ↑ Web. Main Street Arena Holds Final Farewell Party, Meghan Moriarity, News Article, WVIR NBC29, March 30, 2018, retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ↑ Web. NEWS- Frozen assets: Ice Park changes hands, COURTENEY STUART, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, May 15, 2003, retrieved 1 Mar 2010.
- ↑ Web. Thin ice: Citing losses, owners to close skating rink, Hawes Spencer, The Hook, Better Publications LLC, Feb 27, 2010, retrieved 1 Mar 2010.
- ↑ "Ice Parks Final Day Announced | Charlottesville Daily Progress." Charlottesville Daily Progress. 21 Apr. 2010. Web. 22 Apr. 2010. <http://www2.dailyprogress.com/cdp/news/local/article/ice_parks_final_day_announced/55184/>
- ↑ Stuart, Courteney. "Heating Up: Renovations Underway at Rescued Ice Park | The Hook News Blog." The HooK - Charlottesville's Weekly Newspaper, News Magazine. 16 Aug. 2010. Web. 17 Aug. 2010. <http://www.readthehook.com/blog/index.php/2010/08/16/heating-up-renovations-underway-at-rescued-ice-park/>