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2026.1.43, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Copyright Not Evaluated
Label: Candlewood Arena, Danbury
2026.1.43, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, Copyright Not Evaluated

Label: Candlewood Arena, Danbury

Date1951-1980
Mediumpaper, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (lengthx width): 5 × 5in. (12.7 × 12.7cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionLabel for Candlewood Arena on Hayestown Road in Danbury. The center of the label has a blue and white image of the front facade of a white building. The text reads in red, "CANDLEWOOD ARENA / FINEST ROLLER RINK / HAYESTOWN ROAD DANBURY, CONN."
Object number2026.1.43
NotesSubject Note: Candlewood Arena opened a roller-skating rink in 1951 on Hayestown Road in Danbury. The rink was operated by Carlin J. Ross & Joseph M. and Frank A. Petriello. Richard Pratt took over operations in the 1960s. From 1974-1980, the rink was run by Eugene Mannucci. Today the area is known as Candlewood Lake Town Park.
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