The Swank Skating Rink graced the Beverly community at 1234 W. 111th St. It opened in the 1950s but I don’t have records of its closing. If you have that information, share it in the comment box below. Also, feel free to share your memories of roller skating at The Swank. Image credit: Google… Read More: Did You Skate at The Swank? »
Happy 2016 all! I know I’m waaaaay behind on this site but there’s a good reason for it. I have been compiling my roller skating information and conducting more research to complete my roller book this year. I started researching in 2009 and I’m ready to bring this baby full circle. In the meantime, though,… Read More: Chicago Roller Skating History Presentations »
If you have any articles, images or memories of roller derby history, particularly Chicago roller derby history, please share. For as huge as it was in its heyday, I’m having challenges finding information. I did get a few responses to a previous article about roller derby in Chicago but I need more. All help is… Read More: Seeking Information on Chicago Roller Derby History »
During the month of October, you can roller skate and bowl one game for free at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Center at 1219 W 76th St. in Chicago in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. October is also National Roller Skating Month. Here’s how you get in for free: 1. You have… Read More: Roller Skate for Free Every Wednesday in October at MLK… »
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 was supposed to return in August but I was enjoying my blogging break so much that I decided to break a little longer. Remember, I was only breaking from blogging. During my time off, I started going through all of my research files and documents. I have a lot of ish! That’s understandable considering… Read More: I’m Back…Plus Roller Skate Research Updates »