Roadside Peek : Ten Pin Alleys Midwest 3




Main \| Architecture \| Auto \| Bowling \| Drive-ins \| Eateries \| Motels \| Neon Retrolook \| Icons \| Signage \| Theater Pages : 1 2 [3] 4 5 6 7 NEON BOWLING ALLEYS OF THE MIDWEST Bowlero Photo courtesy Mark Hackett Michigan is home to the Bowlero and its multi-colored block lettering marquee. This vintage sign can be seen for miles... or at least blocks. 04-01 Cloverlanes Livonia, MI Photo courtesy Mark Hackett The Cloverlanes in Livonia, Michigan features an old sign advertising its lounge and bar. This 64 lane alley is one of the most unusual buildings out there. Many thanks to Scott Crawford for Cloverlanes Bowl info and correction on name. 04-01 Capri Lanes Marquee Dayton, OH Photo by Steve Felder Here's an eyeball shatterer. The Capri Lanes in Dayton, OH features a fantastic marquee with colors representative of yesteryear. The sign atop the bowling alley features the Capri Lanes name in multi-colored and interesting shapes. This sign by itself is a real eye-catcher to passing motorists and visitors alike. 04-01 Ypsi Arbor Bowl Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier The Ypsi Arbor Bowl features a unique sign, to say the least. Check out the Bowling Pins spelling out "BOWL" in its own unique way. Royal Z Lanes Dayton, OH Photo by Steve Felder Here's Royal Z Lanes of Dayton, Ohio. This bowling alley still sports a classic look. Check out the look of that bowling character on the marquee on the near left photo. 04-01 Town and Country Lanes Columbia, MO Photo courtesy Kelly Coalier How about the Town and Country Lanes of Columbia, MO. This sign features a huge bowling pin and ball as part of its marquee design. Villa Lanes Photo courtesy Mark Hackett The Villa Lanes sports a huge boomerang arrow on its marquee. A good place to go to for some ten pin alley action. 01-01 Al-Mar Colonial Lanes Photo courtesy Mark Hackett Here's the Al-Mar Colonial Lanes with its relatively subdued sign out front. 01-01 Rainbow Lanes Fremont, OH Photo courtesy Mark Hackett The Rainbow Lanes shown here is located in Fremont, OH. A fine place to bowl a few rounds in the Winter when you need a place to escape the snow. 01-01 Bowl Era Lanes (Closed) Hammond, IN Photo courtesy Don Gardner This neat tile mosaic sporting a 40's - styled man bowling was spotted on a closed-down bowling alley in Hammond, IN. Many thanks to Don Gardner for photo and info. Update 07/07 : The Bowling Man mosaic is from the Bowl Era Lanes on Calumet Ave in the Southside of Hammond, Indiana. The lanes closed down many years ago, but, I believe, is still standing. It had lanes upstairs and downstairs, a pro shop, and an old time Calumet Region bowling alley bar. Bowl Era was an old time alley, and was hurt badly when Stardust Lanes opened across town on Columbia Ave in the late 60's. Bowl Era also had a White Castle across the street, which remains. Many thanks to Mark R. Dongu for update and identification of the location of this "bowling man" mosaic. 07-07 Pages : 1 2 [3] 4 5 6 7 Main \| Architecture \| Auto \| Bowling \| Drive-ins \| Eateries \| Motels \| Neon Retrolook \| Icons \| Signage \| Theater Home \| Search \| What's New \| Contact Disclaimers, Copyright, and Trademarks Page Last Updated July 2, 2007