Photos, videos and docs of Alan Mays, with the keywords: "roller skating"

Roller Rink Ticket, Chicago Roller Skate Company, Chicago, Ill.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 04:20:02 +0000

See the Made-in-Chicago Museum's article about the Chicago Roller Skate Co., est. 1905 for info about the company. The article contains an image of a similar ticket for a "Skate Check" instead of an admission ("Admit One").

Roller Rink

Admit One. 103616.

Chicago Roller Skate Co., Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A.

I'm Coming Some on Motorized Roller Skates

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:49:25 +0000

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An amusing "advance card" that a traveling salesman could send to let customers know when to expect his visit.

For other early twentieth-century advance cards, see I'll Be There Soon to Tell You How to Jinger Up Your Trade, Zing! Coming Round Your Way, and I Am Pushing on the Lines.

Theodore Roosevelt and the Roller Skate Craze

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:36:58 +0000

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I believe it was U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt who said, "Speak softly, carry a big stick, and go roller skating." Or words to that effect.

I'm Bugs About Skating at Skateaway, Scranton, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:20:46 +0000

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"I'm bugs 'bout skatin' at Skateaway, Scranton, Pennsylvania."

A roller skating rink label.

Maple Grove Roll Arena, Lincoln Highway, Lancaster, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 16:56:33 +0000

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"Maple Grove, Route 30, Lincoln Highway, one mile west of Lancaster, Pa."

A roller skating rink label (or sticker, as they were usually called, although there's no adhesive on the other side) from the Maple Grove Roll Arena, which was part of Maple Grove Park, a now-defunct amusement park that was located along the Lincoln Highway just west of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Pansy the Roller-Skating Cow

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:55:45 +0000

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"'Pansy' the Roller-Skating Cow, featuring Rose, Betty, and Harry Rapp (A Rapp & Rapp Production)."

Pansy the Roller-Skating Cow performed for fairs, carnivals, and circuses throughout the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Other than some newspaper ads and brief mentions in Billboard magazine that turned up in Google searches, I haven't been able to locate any information regarding Pansy or the Rapps.

Risbon Roller Rink, Cypher Beach, Hopewell, Pa.

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:19:20 +0000

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"Risbon Roller Rink, Cypher Beach, Hopewell, Pa., R.R No. 2. Good only on date sold. Admit one, est. price .29, fed. tax. .06. 35 cents. 018948. 018949."

Skidoo This Is Not a One Way Ticket to Heaven

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 21:20:44 +0000

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"Skidoo. This is not a one way ticket to heaven. Return same to Bedford Roll-Arena, one mile north of Bedford, Pa."

Lou Brooks, in his terrific book, Skate Crazy: Amazing Graphics from the Golden Age of Roller Skating, pp. 42-43, shows illustrations of similar cards and explains, "The dreaded 'Scram' and 'Skidoo' card! Just like at any party, the hosts liked to keep things at the rink moving with interesting games, often turning the rink into somewhat of a social laboratory. Floor ushers, acting out their version of traffic cop, would slip these cards to unsuspecting couples, urging them to skate the second half of the dance with someone they had never met."

I'm not sure, however, if this card was used in the same manner, and I'm not certain what to make of the "This is not a one way ticket to heaven" warning.

Skating Skills, Featuring Secrets of Roller Skating

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:25:44 +0000

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"Skating Skills, featuring Secrets of Roller Skating, presented by Chicago Roller Skates. 10¢."

The cover of a 1957 advertising comic book for roller skates.

America on Wheels Roller Skating

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 19:02:18 +0000

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For a similar roller skating label, see America on Wheels by The Pie Shops, over on Flickr.

Dorney Park Roller Skating Just for Fun in the American Way

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:43:43 +0000

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"Roller skating. Just for fun in the American way. Dorney Park."

We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy Skating New Year

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 22:02:06 +0000

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"Sunset Park. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Skating New Year."

This photographic greeting card shows sisters Beatrice, Henrietta, and Victory Baumgart (I'm not sure who's who in the photo). The Baumgart sisters operated the Sunset Park Rink in Williamsport, Pa., for a number of years in the 1930s.

For a related item, see Halloween Party, Sunset Park Rink, Williamsport, Pa., 1939 (1 of 4).

Halloween Party, Sunset Park Rink, Williamsport, Pa., 1939 (1 of 4)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:38:29 +0000

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For the complete roller skating rink dance card, see the following:

Roller Skate Diary Card (orange)
1) 1939 Halloween Party / De Luxe Roller Skating (above)
2) Autographs / Memoirs

Roller Skate Diary Card Insert (yellow)
3) De Luxe Roller Skating / Treasure Hunt
4) Romance on Roller Skates / Order of Skating

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1939 Halloween Party

Roller Skate Diary, Sunset Park, Williamsport, Pa.

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De Luxe Roller Skating

Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday matinee, 2:30 to 4:30, 15¢.

Romance, glamour, health, happiness, fun, joy. It's smart to own personal shoe skates.

Rink available for Sunday school and private parties. See manager for details. Hammond electric organ for pleasing music.

Halloween Party, Sunset Park Rink, Williamsport, Pa., 1939 (2 of 4)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:38:27 +0000

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For the complete roller skating rink dance card, see the following:

Roller Skate Diary Card (orange)
1) 1939 Halloween Party / De Luxe Roller Skating
2) Autographs / Memoirs (above)

Roller Skate Diary Card Insert (yellow)
3) De Luxe Roller Skating / Treasure Hunt
4) Romance on Roller Skates / Order of Skating

Halloween Party, Sunset Park Rink, Williamsport, Pa., 1939 (3 of 4)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:38:27 +0000

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Halloween Party, Sunset Park Rink, Williamsport, Pa., 1939 (4 of 4)

nobody@ipernity.com (Alan Mays) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:38:25 +0000

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For the complete roller skating rink dance card, see the following:

Roller Skate Diary Card (orange)
1) 1939 Halloween Party / De Luxe Roller Skating
2) Autographs / Memoirs

Roller Skate Diary Card Insert (yellow)
3) De Luxe Roller Skating / Treasure Hunt
4) Romance on Roller Skates / Order of Skating (above)

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Romance on Roller Skates

Sunset Rink Song, by Henry.

Romance on roller skates / One glance I met my fate / The chance we all must take / I'm glad that I could wait.

The lights were turned on low / She smiled, her eyes aglow / We began to skate and so, / Romance began to grow.

As the organ played / We rolled and swayed / My heart disobeyed, / But I was not afraid.

So now my life's complete, / Because I've found my mate; / Each night we will repeat-- / "Romance on Roller Skates."

A Modernistic Skateland.

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Order of Skating

1) Sunset Skate for Couples. 2) Drop Back Skate. 3) Trio Skate. 4) Moonlight Skate for Couples. 5) Two Step. 6) Grand March. 7) Ladies' Choice. 8)F Foursome Drop Back. 9) Kiss Skate. 10) Waltz for Couples. 11) Popular Request. 12) Reverse Skate.

Happy Skating--Come Again Soon.