The historic roof garden ballroom where thousands have danced is slated to fall to the wrecking ball shortly after labor day as a part of the renovation of the arnolds park amusement park which.
Roof garden okoboji history.
It actually was a roof.
Remembering okoboji s roof garden ballroom the rock roll years the first book of its type focusing on the incredible rock and roll history of lake okoboji iowa s legendary roof garden ballroom.
Build your own memories in this beautiful recreated iconic venue.
The rock n roll years with the help of current okoboji tourism director rebecca peters.
Specifically he put together remembering okoboji s roof garden ballroom.
For the next six decades it serves as the site for live music performances from the swing era of the 30s and 40s to the memorable rock n roll revolution that followed.
The roof garden was a dance hall that was built on the roof of many stores at arnolds park.
The roof garden ballroom is a name rich in nostalgia.
Rock n roll has a storied history in the area.
The roof garden opened at the park.
1923 many locals doubted the area could support both.
It surprised the nay sayers because both not only survived but prospered.
The roof garden and the casino in terrace park opened the same year.
Rental includes use of tables and chairs and comes with a fullser vice bar and.