When the "hey-days" of the Trocadero Ballroom were fading, (1957 and onwards), a decision was reached by the partners to sell the old horse. At that time, Bob Lyon had decided to head off to Vancouver. 

In 1959, Vi and Don Walmsley took over the Ballroom renaming it "Troc 59".  The Big Band era was all but history. Don still fronted a smaller band (usually 6 to 8 pieces), however the Presley/Beatle generation soon spelled the doom of this form of music and dancing. "Troc 59" continued to hold Monday night dances with Mal Meridith's Olde Tyme Band.

For the rest of the week, the old ballroom sat either empty or used as a Bingo Hall until the wrecking ball came along, at which time  the Trocadero Ballroom/Empire Vaudeville Theatre passed into undignified oblivion.

Don Walmsley, at a "new" Troc Rehearsal, 1994