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January 4, 1863: 4 Wheeled Roller Skates Are Patented in the United States by James Plimpton of New York ~ Vintage Everyday
HISTORY - Did you know that the first modern quad roller skates were patented in 1863 by James L. Plimpton, a New York City furniture dealer? Plimpton went on to found the
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