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The Uline Arena in Washington, D.C., opened to host the Ice Capades.
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Uline Arena
Indoor arena in Washington, D.C.
The Uline Arena, later renamed the Washington Coliseum, was an indoor arena in Washington, D.C. located at 1132, 1140, and 1146 3rd Street, Northeast, Washington, D.C. It was the site of one of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's inaugural balls in 1953, the first concert by The…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Ice Capades
Touring shows featuring ice skating
The Ice Capades were traveling entertainment shows featuring theatrical ice skating performances. Shows often featured former Olympic and US National Champion figure skaters who had retired from formal competition. Started in 1940, the Ice Capades grew rapidly and prospered for…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)