Norumbega Park was a recreation area and amusement park located in "Auburndale-on-the-Charles" near Boston, Massachusetts. The associated Totem Pole Ballroom became a well-known dancing and entertainment venue for big bands touring during the 1940s.

When did Norumbega Park close?

Norumbega Park closed on Labor Day 1963. The Totem Pole Ballroom closed a few months later, on February 8, 1964.

Where was the Totem Pole Ballroom?

Throughout the early part of the 20th century, Norumbega Park in Newton was the ultimate destination for thrill-seekers and fun-lovers. The park and its elegant Totem Pole Ballroom offered an escape from everyday life and a place for young people to explore independence and romance.