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Robert Bollinger ~ "Mr. Oaks Park"

Benefactor Oaks Park Association

This site is a remembrance of Robert, an effort to keep his idea of roller skating alive, and document some of his business interests

Below is clarification of "The Oaks" ownership based on Robert's personal paper work and an oral history taken by the University of Indiana.

Oregon Water Power Railroad Co. built / operated (1904 - 1909)
United Amusement Company (founded 1909) operated it to 1925
Mr. John Cordray (purchased circa 1925)
Mrs. Cordray (inherited in 1925)
Edward Bollinger (purchased circa 1925)
Robert helped his father (Edward) purchase the land in 1943.
  Their "gentleman's agreement" was not recognized at the time of Edward's passing.
Robert Bollinger purchased from Elizabeth Bollinger circa 1951
  per income tax records
Oaks Park Association (took control 1985)
OPA is a non-profit created by R Bollinger to perpetuate the entity

Robert firmly believed families who play together stay together.

He also understood the session skater should have priority (as documented in the University of Indiana's Oral History).

The Oaks Rink was a Grand Lady because of its size and the style of management.

He has been honored by several associations including:

Oaks Amusement Park
  Recognized as Benefactor
The National Carousel Association
  The "Bob Bollinger Award" plaque is presented yearly
National Museum of Roller Skating
  Trustee Emeritus (Founding) Title bestowed
  Annual Ticket Seller's Award named in his honor
Roller Skating Association
  Renamed its Lifetime Achievement Award in his honor

 


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