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Roof Garden opened
The roof Garden opened on June 23, 1923 under the ownership of Dr. A.L. Peck. -
The Roof Garden was operated by the Spencer American Legion and Legion Auxiliary
In 1933, the Roof Garden was operated by the Spencer American Legion and Legion Auxiliary. -
The Season Opened
The season Opened May 27, 1933 -
Single Admissions totaled 20,000 for 1933
Single Admissions totaled over 20,000 for 1933 by the end of June -
Ownership passed to Darlowe Oleson
In the 50s, the ownership passed to Darlowe Oleson. -
Johnny Cash played
Johnny Cash played in the Roof Garden for the first time on June 22, 1957. biography.com -
Louis Armstrong played
Louis Armstrong played in the Roof Garden August 7, 1957 last.fm -
Don Shaw Top 40 Band played
Don Shaw Top 40 Band played in the Roof Garden on August 3rd, 1958 ebay.com -
Beach Boys played
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The Rumbles played
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Everly Brothers played
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The BYRDS played
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Willie Nelson played
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Billy Rat & The Finks played
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Neil Diamond played
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The Flippers played
The Flippers had the biggest attendance at 5,000 people there in one night. They evacuated the bar underneath because the roof was threatening to fall. pophouse.accardiweb.com -
Count Basie Orchestra played
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Darlowe died
Darlowe died in 1972 in a plane crash -
Darlowe Oleson's last year to operate the roof
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Mary Oleson & Larry Stoller's first and only year to run the roof
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No Bands
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NO dances were held this year
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Last Dance held at the Roof Garden; The Rumbles played
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Roof Garden Burned down
The Roof Garden burned down in 1988 -
Current Roof Garden
The Roof Garden has changed locations since it burned down in 1988. This is the building that is now called the Roof Garden.
