Ice Chalet built by a corporation called “Chalet Ice Rinks, Inc.” — primary investors were Chambliss Pierce, Harkness Construction Co., Pilot Oil Corp., and Brownlee Kesterson so that hockey players have a place to practice and train. Construction – Approx cost: $ 250,000
One of the first ice skating rinks in the South with regularly scheduled hours for public skating.
Mural in lobby was painted by Frank Moody and later retouched by Krishna Adams.
The Ice Chalet’s first Zamboni was built in 1955 — it was later purchased by the Zamboni company, refurbished, and placed on display at the Zamboni museum in California.