1877 – The Margate Skating Rink & Aquarium, Kent
Architect: Mr. Bedborough
The Margate Skating Rink & Aquarium, Kent as proposed and published in The Builder, September 8th 1877.
ice rinks
1879 – Southport Glaciarium & Ice Manufacturing Co., Lancashire
Architect: Bell & Roper
One of the earliest artificial skating rinks in the world was constructed at Southport. The foundation stone was laid by Lord Clarence Paget on April 5th,
1931 – Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario
Architect: Ross & Macdonald
The Gardens was built by Leafs managing director Conn Smythe in a six-month period during 1931 at a cost of $1.5 million.
