Planet Bowl
Oklahoma City, OK
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

Not sure how old this bowling alley marquee is. However, this sign for the Planet Bowl in Oklahoma City is interesting, nonetheless.

Rainbo Lanes
Elkhart, IN
Photo courtesy Steve Felder

Rainbo (yes, the "w" is missing in the word) Lanes in Elkhart, Indiana is the site of a nice throwback of a marquee sign. Follow the arrow to the snack bar for a quick bite to eat and don't forget to bowl a round or two after you snack.

Fireside Bowl
Chicago, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

In Chicago, IL is a huge pin marquee beckoning would be bowlers from miles around. Yes, it's the Fireside Bowl in all it's bowling pin splendor!

Crete Lanes
Crete, IL
Photo courtesy Don Gardner

Passing through Crete, Illinois and looking for an evening of bowling? Stop by and pay a visit to Crete Lanes and have some air conditioned fun. Unfortunately, the sign has been removed recently.

Kinser Lanes
Dover, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Kinser Lanes of Dover, Ohio sports a rather large bowling pin on its marquee. How can you refuse a couple of games when you see this sight? 11-00

Riviera Lanes
Bellaire, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Here's the "ultimate 10-pin graveyard." Riviera Bowl of Bellaire, OH is about to be run over by the nearby brush, however the marquee towers up and stand tall over it. 11-00

Holiday Lanes (Closed)
Lisbon, OH
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Holiday Lanes of Lisbon, OH is a defunct bowling alley, joining the multitude of other treasures destined for our memory bank. 11-00

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