Check out the Googie marquee for Skateland in Shawnee. With its colorful geometric shapes and bold mid-century styling, it's the kind of sign that was made to catch your eye from the road. Even before you stepped inside, you knew you were in for a good time.
Roller skating rinks became popular gathering places during the 1950s and '60s, and many were built with flashy Space Age architecture to match the era. Skateland's sign is a great example of that style, using bright colors and dramatic angles to stand out from everything around it.
It's always great to see an old-time skating rink surviving the times. While so many have disappeared over the years, this one continues to welcome a new generation of skaters beneath the same memorable marquee. 08-17
UPDATE: Shawnee Skateland remains open and continues to serve the community from its longtime home. Better yet, the colorful Googie marquee still stands out front, making it one of Oklahoma's best surviving examples of mid-century skating rink architecture. 06-26
