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The National
Museum of Roller Skating holds the largest, most varied, and unique
collection of antique roller skates in the world. Included in its
collection is the James L. Plimpton family collection (considered the
father of modern roller skating), patent models of early skates of
American manufacturers, skates of international origin, competitive and
vaudeville costumes, memorabilia of roller skating rinks, in-line
roller skates dating from 1819 to present, and various manufacturing
innovations and experiments. The museum archives contain an extensive
collection of publications, photographs and documents covering over two
centuries of roller skating history.
Homework Help
Do you
need information about the history of roller skating? If so, this
information is for you. If additional information is necessary, check
out the museum store, The
History of Roller Skating is the definitive source.
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