Shuffle Shop
The Shuffle Shop opened in 1944 as a teen dance hall operated by local citizens inside the former Circle School Building. The school was built all the way back in 1895 and today is the location of the Circle Playground. The Shuffle Shop was where many of the area teens spent many many hours playing games, dancing, and enjoying the “coke” bar.
If you do not remember the shuffle Shop (also known as the “Can”) you may need a lively imagination to picture the dance floor crowded to the limits with enthusiastic jitterbugs. The dance floor was lined with the soft drink bar, bright red tables, the popular easy chairs, and a line at the front door waiting admittance. Those that made it through the long line would get their hands stamped “MEMBER” in big black letters. The dance floor was only the beginning as there was a bowling alley in the basement and the second floor sported two ping pong tables and a “get-together” room with comfortable chairs and small couches.
Those that have shared their memories with us recall a large piano that would challenge the juke box which would only get louder.
We recently heard from a gentleman that grew up in nearby Beaver Falls, but he shared with us that one of his fondest memories growing up was the Ellwood City Shuffle Shop. He recalled that he and his cousin would come up to Ellwood City on the weekends to attend the dances that were held in the old Circle School.
If you remember the Shuffle Shop and would like to share your memories, please leave a comment below or email us at info@ellwoodcitymemories.com
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