Having been invented in the 16th century, roller skates were certainly nothing new or unique to Generation X. But the advent of the disco-ball, light-show, rock-music-filled indoor social club and skating arena was decidedly of our generation! In this episode, we lace up for a spin around GenX-era Roller Skating Rinks!
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Show Notes
Wikipedia on Roller Rinks » en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_rink
Skate Night Memories at Sparkles » theretronetwork.com/skate-night-memories-at-sparkles/
From Ballrooms to Discos, Tracking 150 Years of Roller Rinks » bit.ly/3RhXl2Y
Roller Skating – A Brief History » sk8away.net/roller-skating-a-brief-history/
The Wondrous and Extensive History of Roller Skating »
www.rollerskatedad.com/history-of-roller-skating/
The Rich History of Black Roller Skating Rinks—and Their Civil Rights Legacy » bit.ly/3AYed9s
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