When I tell people that I am conducting research on ROLLER SKATING history, people ask me if I am writing about ice skating, inline skating and stepping. Am I explaining my project incorrectly? What part of ROLLER SKATING don’t people don’t understand? If I am explaining this incorrectly verbally, allow me to clarify in writing.… Read More »
While conducting random roller skating research, I happened upon this article and image about the world’s oldest roller skates at the British Museum. While I don’t know if this is really true, this is really cool. Do you have any images of old roller skates? Better yet, do you still own your roller skates? If… Read More »
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 »
When I ask people where they purchased their roller skates, Sears is the most popular retailer mentioned. Marshall Fields , Service Merchandise, Montgomery Ward, Jew Town (yeah, I know this is offensive, but that’s what the area was called) and various community stores were remembered. I’m on a hunt for those Sears catalogs that have… Read More »
This is a re-print from an e-zine article I wrote in 2008. Roller skating is a fun, recreational activity. It is not for the lazy or the faint of heart. When skaters float like angels on wheels, they have put in vast hours of training and practice to master their craft. For persons ages 30… Read More »
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 »