Joining forces with W. S. Stryker, he formed Magic City Amusement Co. to have an indoor arena built on Elgin Avenue and extending the entire block between Fifth and Sixth Streets on the east side of downtown Tulsa. Whiteside also intended to have the arena introduce winter entertainments such as ice hockey and ice shows.
Whiteside teamed up with W. S. Stryker to create Magic City Amusement Co., aiming to build an indoor arena in downtown Tulsa, stretching from Elgin Avenue to Fifth and Sixth Streets. He envisioned the venue hosting winter events like ice hockey and ice displays.