North Park Ice Rink Construction on the North Park Ice Rink started in 1958 at a cost of about $800,000. (Detre Library & Archives, Sen. John Heinz History Center)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. Construction site of North Park Ice Rink shown along with laborers and construction equipment. Photo shows construction of skating rink and clubhouse, including the refrigeration tunnel in the clubhouse. Police horse barn visible in right-hand background. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (June 19, 1959) (Northland Historical Image Collection)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. View of construction site of North Park Ice Rink and clubhouse, looking southwest from Pearce Mill Road. Pick-up truck and laborers are seen. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (July 29, 1959) (Northland Historical Image Collection)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. View of laborers grinding terazzo on the rink during construction of the North Park Ice Rink. Police horse barn visible in center background. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (October 8, 1959) (Northland Historical Image Collection)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. View of the construction of North Park Ice Rink and Clubhouse. Pictured is the clubhouse and parking lot from the front, looking northwest with Pearce Mill Road in background. Pick-up truck and laborer in the foreground. New lighting is also seen. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (February 3, 1960) (Northland Historical Image Collection)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. View of construction of North Park Ice Rink and Clubhouse, looking southwest from Pearce Mill Road. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (February 3, 1960) (Northland Historical Image Collection)
The North Park Ice Rink opened to skaters for the first time on Feb. 18, 1961. View of North Park Ice Rink and Clubhouse upon its completion in 1961. Pictured is a lone ice skater testing the ice. Final inspection of plumbing, electrical, landscaping and refrigeration. Located in North Park, Allegheny County Park, Allegheny County, PA. (February 2, 1961) (Northland Historical Image Collection)