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Primitive roots of roller skating traced to 200 years ago
The article surveys early roller skate evolution from four wheeled devices with no bearings to modern roller discos. It notes Skate Country in Minneapolis hosting two disco nights with music from bands or records. Local youths like Dave Sherard and Lori Schwartz praise disco skating while acknowledging its difficulty. The piece ends by linking skating to its ancient origins dating two centuries back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth St
Larry Langton
Dave Sherard
3000 J St. SW
Sherard
Lori Schwartz
Washington Ave
Teresa
T.J
Petersen
19Th St. NW
Christine Walker
Mary Kay Walker
Marengo
Patty Sullivan
Cherry Hill Road NW
Netherlands
Joseph Merlin
Merlin
J Street
Eve Sims
19Th Ave
Jim Porter
Huxley Lane