First Roller Skates

[Dahlia]

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)

 

[Dirtmechanic]

And now roller blade wheels are revolutionizing the office chair market. I bet wheelchairs are gonna be cool-ized next as these skate generations continue their time travel.

 

[digitS']

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

 

[Dahlia]

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!!!!!

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

This is how the dico rollers roll..