First Roller Skates

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On this day in 1863, four-wheeled roller skates are patented by James Plimpton in New York City.

Attached is one of the first roller skates! (Image courtesy of Medfield Historical Society)
 

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As a kid, I didn't live where there were sidewalks.

There was an indoor place about 5 miles away in Ashland where we could rent skates. I bet Mom was happy that it wasn't any closer ;).

Melanie's came a little late for me LINK but I can remember enjoying skating and whatever was playing over the speakers. It was probably something by Paul Anka or Sam Cooke or Connie Francis :).

Steve
 
As a kid, I didn't live where there were sidewalks.

There was an indoor place about 5 miles away in Ashland where we could rent skates. I bet Mom was happy that it wasn't any closer ;).

Melanie's came a little late for me LINK but I can remember enjoying skating and whatever was playing over the speakers. It was probably something by Paul Anka or Sam Cooke or Connie Francis :).

Steve
I also lived in places with no sidewalks for roller skating. My mom would drive me to the roller rink to skate with friends occasionally.
I remember we had a large barn at one time that had a dirt floor. I always dreamed of hanging a disco ball from the ceiling in there and pouring concrete floors!!!!!
 
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