Category Archives: Roller Skating Rinks

Chicago Was a HOT Roller Skating City in 1885

While researching Chicago roller skating history, I found 11 roller rinks, 1 roller skating manufacturing company and one roller skate retailer in 1885. How cool is that?? Ok, I’m excited. I don’t know about you. Either way, keep sharing your stories so I can have a good draft by May 31, 2012.  And please,please, please … Read More »

Roller Skating Rink Firsts – Chicago, Black, United States

I am on a mission to find out about Chicago’s roller skating history and Black roller skating in Chicago. Because my goal is to write a book about my findings, I will not be sharing the sources of information at this time. However, please trust that I am on point with the information I share.… Read More »