Spring at The City Reliquary 🌿
Sneak Peek: *Empire Skate: The Birthplace of Roller Disco*
The City Reliquary's 13th Annual Collectors' Night was a grand success! Twenty-five of New York's most eclectic and passionate collectors came together on April 14th to showcase their diverse interests. Collections ranging from Chicago gang business cards to clown portraits were on full display for this truly civic event.
Thank you to all of our collectors! For those unable to attend, a collection of photographs can be found on the Reliquary's [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/pg/cityreliquary/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156288109547378).
Thank you to all of our collectors! For those unable to attend, a collection of photographs can be found on the Reliquary's [Facebook Page](https://www.facebook.com/pg/cityreliquary/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10156288109547378).
***Empire Skate: The Birthplace of Roller Disco***
May 10 - October 14
Opening Reception: May 19th, 7 PM
May 10 - October 14
Opening Reception: May 19th, 7 PM
The Empire roller skating rink was a landmark in Brooklyn from the time it opened its doors in 1941 to its closing day in 2007, as New York City's last indoor roller rink. Converted from the old Ebbets Field parking garage, Empire was famous as the birthplace of the "Brooklyn Bounce" which would inform the mainstream skate culture and jumpstart the roller disco craze of the 70s and 80s. Locally, it was known as the place where New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds could come together; where grandparents showed grandchildren their favorite moves and former gang members and Hasidic Jews skated side by side.
Stay tuned for news of upcoming programming and special Members Experiences! And be sure to check the video below for a special sneak peek!
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