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1885.

Source :
American Heritage. Apr/May85, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p22. 1/5p.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Discusses roller skating in the U.S. during the nineteenth century. Construction of rinks; Popularity of the activity on Sundays; Reaction of the religious community to the activity; Peak of the craze in 1885; Warnings in contemporary media about the dangers of skating.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028738
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Heritage
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
10042749