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When Rock Meets Roll at the Barn
In the early 60’s, Darrell bought out Soren’s share of the business. Unfortunately, in 1964, Darrell suffered a heart attack and turned...

James Croft
Feb 4, 20201 min read
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Local Skate Partners
Some kids became very serious about their skating. The Island’s Skating dance team who was instructed by Founder Darrell Ellis entered...

James Croft
Jan 22, 20202 min read
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The Whidbey Island Amusement Place
The Roller Barn project was a stretch financially for the Rasmussen and Ellis Families so making extra use of the barn and attracting...

James Croft
Dec 28, 20191 min read
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The Roller Barn Grand Opening!
The Roller Barn opened its doors for business on June 23rd 1950 after a long grueling 3 months of day and night work in the old barn. It...

James Croft
Dec 21, 20191 min read
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The Big Makeover
Soren Rasmussen got the idea of owning and operating a roller rink from a good friend named Buzzy. Buzzy owned and operated a couple of...

James Croft
Dec 14, 20191 min read
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The Inaugural Dance
Before Deception Pass Bridge connected us to the main land, James A Neil chartered a boat from Everett to bring an orchestra for a barn...

James Croft
Dec 8, 20191 min read
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The Old House with the Windmill
Commonly referred to as "the old house with the windmill" the original 160 acre farm was built in 1894 by a gentleman named Capt George...

James Croft
Dec 3, 20191 min read
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The Builder
Built in 1912 by Otto Van Dyk. The Neil Barn was the largest curved roof barn this side of the Mississippi. The barn was built for the...

James Croft
Nov 20, 20191 min read
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