Tag Archive for roller skating

Still Seeking Info on Fun Town, Original Soul Train Dancers, Chicago Roller Skating

What can I say? I’m new school (kinda) with an old soul and I love how history has set the stage for the things we have today. With that said, I’m still seeking information, resources and people who can share their knowledge and experiences on Fun Town, Original Soul Train Dancers and Roller Skating in Chicago.

Fun Town Amusement Park

Child at Amusement Park

Fun Town was the last community amusement park, and it graced the South Side of Chicago for 30+ years. Following are some of the stories that have been posted on the site. Read the comments to bring back memories.

I Can’t Find Information on Fun Town Amusement Park

Mr. Lee’s Memories of the Fun Town Jingle

Do You Have Any Images from Fun Town Amusement Park in Chicago

Original Soul Train Dancers from Chicago

Soul Train

I am seeking original Soul Train Dancers from Chicago who danced at the Board of Trade in Chicago for WCIU? If this is you or anyone you know, let’s chat.

Were you a Soul Train Dancer?

Chicago Roller Skaters

Roller skaters

I am seeking information on roller skating rinks, roller skaters and any other memories of Chicago roller skating history. My research has yielded great results and I’m not done yet. There is so much more I that needs to be discovered before I am satisfied with what I have.

However, if you would like to share your roller skating memories, complete the form on Real Skate Stories. It will take 10 – 15 minutes of your time. You will get credit for your contribution in the book. If you have ANY information at all, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

Do you have any information on Fun Town, Original Soul Train Dancers and Roller Skating in Chicago?

Join Me for the 2012 Glenwood Skate Show is This Evening

Glenwood Skate Show

Seeking Chicago Roller Skaters 50 & Older for a Roller Skating Project

If you know of 50-somethings and older who used to roller skate in Chicago, or who still does, please let me know. I am having the hardest time finding anything on roller skating, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

In the meantime, check out the late Dr. Margaret Burroughs, the Founder of DuSable Museum of African American History, as she skates in her 90s.

Thanks for your help!

St. Louis Skills on Wheels – April 29 – April 30, 2011

St. Louis Skills on Wheels - April 29 - 30

Roller Skating Is Still Hot on the South Side

I said it before in a previous post and I’ll say it again: roller skating is still the hot thing to do on the South Side.  Don’t believe me? Check out the video below.