October is National Roller Skating Month. Declared as such by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, skaters are encourage to get their roll on! It doesn’t matter if you are a roller skater, derby skater, skateboarder, inline skater or speed skater. Just be sure to be safe and have fun. To learn more about roller skating,… Read More »
According to my research, Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit, Illinois is the longest running rink in close proximity to the city. I am not certain if is the longest running open rink in the state because I have not reached that far in my research. Unfortunately, I cannot share the history of Fleetwood because it… Read More »
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Hope you had a chance to chillax and roller skate on this Labor Day as we bring this summer to a close and usher in the last quarter of the year. Be blessed! Image: myniceprofile
The more I talk to people, the more I realize that roller skating was truly a community activity. Many churches and other religious institutions used to have roller skating in their basements and community centers and rooms. If you have such a memory, please provide the following information: Name of Church Address City and State… Read More »
I just wanted to let you know that my site is still running even though I haven’t posted in a while. I am still committed to my site and roller skating research (I’m in early 1900s for Chicago and 1940s for Black Chicago); however, other projects have taken priority. As soon as I can find… Read More »