Based on conversations with roller skaters and the comments in my Calling Chicago West Side Roller Skaters post, here is a listing of west side roller skating rinks in Chicago and other places they skated: Roller Skating Rinks Concrete Jungle Concrete Jungle – Madison & Menard Motion Explosion 7 Grand Roller Rink Hot Wheels Broadway… Read More: Listing of Chicago West Side Roller Skating Rinks »
While looking for a particular roller rink in Chicago, I happened upon Craig’s Lost Chicago. Included in his gone but not forgotten places of amusement in this city, there were quite a few pictures of roller skating rinks and rink stickers. Visit the Craig’s Lost Chicago to go roll memory lane. Images: Craig’s Lost… Read More: Roll Down Memory Lane on Craig’s Lost Chicago »
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: Looking for Gary Roller Skaters Who Lived in Indiana »
Did you know that people used to roller skate to organ music? Early skating was done to dances like the Waltz, Foxtrot and the Tango. In fact, if you visit Glenwood Roller Rink and other rinks where “seasoned” citizens roll, you will get a chance to see them in action. Roller Rink music changed in… Read More: Seeking Information About Chicago Roller Skating Rink Organists or DJs »
The Rink Fitness Factory http://youtu.be/bG2IgGCdYVk The Rink is currently one of two roller rinks in Chicago, both of which are located on the South Side of Chicago. It is one of the three black-owned roller rinks in the immediate and surrounding areas. And it is still pretty hot. Anyway, if you have ever roller skated… Read More: Did You Skate at The Rink Fitness Factory on Ashland… »
Roller skating would not be what it is without music. From the early days of skating to the late 1960s, organists provided the music. Yes, gifted people earned their names in history because they played the organ at roller rinks. All of that changed with disco. This was a new dance style that everyone enjoyed.… Read More: What Were Your Favorite Roller Disco Skating Jams? »