The Savoy at 4733 S. Parkway (now known as Martin Luther King Jr. Drive) was built as a jazz ballroom in 1927, but by 1938 it had also become the go-to rink for African-American skaters.

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More roller rink stickers from my research for episode 214 of the podcast, which looks at the origins and events in Chicago's roller skating history.

http://www.chicagohistorypod.com

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A handful of roller rink stickers from Craig's Lost Chicago. Episode 214 looks at the origins of roller skating here in Chicago. Have a listen wherever you enjoy podcasts!

http://www.craigslostchicago.com

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