I need stories and memories from our roller skating neighbors in Gary, Indiana. I know that people from Chicago used to go to Indiana to skate, but I want to hear from people who lived and skated in Gary. If your roller skated at any of the following rinks, please share your memories in the… Read More »
My mother said that Englewood High School in Chicago opened their doors to the community for roller skating on Friday nights in the 70s. I also learned that a lot of people roller skated at Catholic schools. Here are the more popular ones mentioned during my roller skating interviews: St. Anslem Our Lady of the… Read More »
I have been learning a lot about roller skating from boomers and beyond. I was talking to a roller skating enthusiast at Glenwood Roller Rink and she remembers the Grand March. But what’s really cool is that they do the Grand March at Markham Roller Rink on Thursday nights. In fact, I had a chance… Read More »
White City Roller Rink was part of White City Amusement Park, located on the south side of Chicago at 63rd & South Parkway (now King Drive). It opened in 1905. After the amusement park closed in the late 1930s, the rink remained open and was a source of controversy because of the name, “White City”.… Read More »
Happy 2014, all! I know I have been a little absent but I’m back. And my posting schedule will still be every other Thursday. But there will be a couple changes this year. New for 2014 #1 – More Rink Names I’m going to start posting more rink names from all over the world. I’m… Read More »
As you know, I’m doing research on roller skating history and, although information about the rinks is nice, pictures would bring my stories to life. If you have any images that you’re willing to share or if you can direct me to resources, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for your help.… Read More »