Happy 2015, roller skaters! Ok, y’all. It’s that time. I started this site to collect stories, memories and images of roller skating history for a book I’m writing. I will be completing the book this year. Even though my focus is on Chicago at this time, I am still collecting stories and memories from other… Read More: Happy New Year Roller Skaters »
I want to wish you a very happy and safe holiday, and a prosperous 2015. Image: www.imgion.com
Last night, I spoke with radio personality, Al Greer, who shared his experience as a roller skating DJ. He said that he DJ’d at Rollerena on 103rd and Calumet in Chicago and Skate City on 63rd. When I ask people about the rinks where they skated, only a few have mentioned this rink, so I… Read More: Did You Roller Skate at Rollerena on 103rd & Calumet… »
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During the month of October, you can roller skate and bowl one game for free at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Center at 1219 W 76th St. in Chicago in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is also National Roller Skating Month. Here’s how you get in for free: 1. You have… Read More: Roller Skate for Free Every Wednesday in October at MLK… »
There were two such rinks in Chicago in the 1950s and 60s: Riverview and White City. As I conduct my research, I am learning that Chicago has a history of everything, including being home to the Chicago Skate Company, which was one of the largest roller skating companies in the WORLD during its day. It… Read More: Did You Know Roller Rinks Were Attached to Amusement Parks? »