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? »
I know that skating was one of the hottest things to do in New York, and I”m calling on skaters from all cities to share their roller skating memories. I’ll be honest. There are three things that I know about roller skating in NY, and please correct me if I’m wrong. 1. It is home… Read More: Calling Roller Skaters from New York »
Do you roller skate at Northland Roller Rink, Detroit Roller Wheels or Royal Skateland? Did you roller skate at some of the earlier rinks in Detroit? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then your memories and stories are needed. Please your name, name of rink, rink owner, and anything else you can… Read More: Calling All Detroit Roller Skaters »
Yes, there was roller skating in Alaska. Don’t know if there still is. I met a gentleman a couple years ago who said that he roller skated years ago when he was in the military. I was in awe because I thought they only had cold weather, dog sleds and other images shown on TV.… Read More: Did You Roller Skate in Alaska? »
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: Remember the Grand March? »
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: What’s New on Real Skate Stories? »