Photo Library
Skaters in fancy dress at the Glaciarium in Hindley Street, 1905
Photo taken 01 January 1905
State Library Catalogue Reference: B 62204
The Glaciarium skating rink was built in 1904. It was the first ice skating rink in Australia, and the first ice hockey game was played there. In 1907 a roller skating floor was laid and it became the popular Olympia Skating Rink.