I asked Russell Lewis, resident Chicago World’s Fair guru at the Chicago History Museum, if there was a roller rink at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, and he said no. So, my next question becomes: Did visitors to the World’s Fair roller skate at the Chicago Roller Skating Rink, the very first roller rink in… Read More: Did Visitors to the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago Roller… »
Ok, your experience may not had been this daring…or dangerous, but maybe one of you fell for the other (pun intended). Roller skating was more than a sport, a form of amusement or exercise; it was a place of social activity. From my conversations, roller rinks were once an integral part of the community and… Read More: Did You Find Love on Roller Skates…or At Least at… »
So, this was a random thought since I was writing about the history of Black History. This is not a totally off-the-wall thought since Black History has its roots in Chicago. Let’s think about this. Dr. Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in 1926. The Savoy Ballroom in Chicago opened in 1927. Black people… Read More: Do You Think Dr. Carter G. Woodson Roller Skated? »
Markham Roller Rink was the first black-owned roller rink in the South Suburbs of Chicago.Opened in 1974 by Evan Miller, it was one of the first rinks to play disco in the 70s, which quickly made it one of the most popular places to roll. Although you can find skaters of all ages at Markham,… Read More: Did You or Do You Roller Skate at Markham Roller… »
I am pleased to announce that my self-hosted Marcie Writes site is up and running. I will no longer be updating posts on this site after January 31, 2012. I will, however, continue to respond to comments. Also, check out my other sites and social networks: The Write Design Company – This is my business… Read More: Marcie Writes is Up and Running – Follow Me There! »