A hundred years ago, in the 1920′s, the first object to somewhat resemble a skateboard was introduced. It was a three-wheeled metal device used to practice cross-country skiing on th… See more

In came the 1930s and with it, the Skooter Skate. This device is often referenced as one of the earliest forms of skateboarding. The Skooter Skate was a three-wheeled board and i… See more

In 1945, a device called the Skeeter Skate was introduced. It was a four-wheeled device made from aluminum that featured a removable handle and had axles that allowed it t… See more

By the end of the 1950s, the first commercial skateboards were on the shelves of many toy stores in America. And in 1959, the first Roller Derby skateboard was introdu… See more