If you roller skated at Madison Roller Rink, Hot Wheels, Top Flight, St. Agatha or Maywood Roller Rink or any other rink on the west side of Chicago, your stories, images and other memorabilia are needed. We would love to hear from you. At which other West side rinks did you roller skate?
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 »
As I speak to different people about the early years of Chicago roller skating history, I’m finding that Ron Jellse was a legend during his day. Apparently, he was a world class skater who taught black people how to roller skate despite segregation. I do have a quite a few mentions of Mr. Jellse. Thus,… Read More »
From what I’ve heard, Rainbo Roller Rink, located at 4812 N. Clark in Chicago, was a popular place to skate. The second level must have been one if its great assets because it is one of the memories people speak of most. If Rainbo was your favorite place to skate? Share your memories now!
I am pleased to announce that my roller skating site, Real Skate Stories, is up and running. This is not the most exciting roller skating site you will find online. However, it is one of the most interesting – well to me. While all of the other sites provide information and share memories, I am… Read More »
If you do have any information on Chicago Roller Skate Company, please share. This would help greatly with my research. Thanks so much! Image: Examiner