The Olympia Skating Rink was built in 1910 by Mr. T.L. Webb, between Wellington Street and Queen Street, just west of the four corners. The Cookstown Brass Band played Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings for skating and the ice surface was used for hockey on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Dress carnivals were also held here, frequently drawing large crowds from the surrounding community. The rink was discontinued when large numbers of men enlisted in World War I. After it closed as a skating rink, Rankin and Dennis Nolan used it for car storage. Mr. Harry Rankin sold cars and had a garage. Harry Goodwin purchased the garage and also sold cars. Clarence Walker worked as the mechanic. Tenants included Albert Nixon, Mr. Rankin, Wilbert Dermott, and Ethel Jebb. Information courtesy of the Cookstown Tweedsmuir History volume 2, page 49.
