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NEON BOWLING ALLEYS OF THE MIDWEST


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. 11-00


Star Way Lanes
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Check out Star Way Lanes of Massilon, OH. The alley sport 3 different shapes on its marquee and features old time lettering alongside the building.

Here's the script alongside the wall with an image of a well kept bowler. 11-00


Rainbow Lanes
Warren, OH

Photo by Steve Felder

If you travel the Warren route in Ohio very often, you must stop at the Rainbow Lanes for a couple throws. What's better than a 200 game? A photo of this sign.


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


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.


Echo Lanes Bowling Alley
Warren, OH

Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Warren, Ohio appears to be a town with many great roadside sights to see. "Classic tiered sign" depicts this classic sign to a T. If you happen to travel through for a visit, check out Echo Lanes for a quick game or three. Or else drop by the lounge for a few drinks. Just don't drive for a while afterwards. Bowl a few games instead.


Shenango Bowl-A-Way
OH

Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The Shenango Bowl-A-Way is a fine example of roadside of the mid-century. From its choice of colors to the star on top, this Route 422 treasure in Ohio is a treasure.


Tropicana Lanes
St. Louis, OH
Photo courtesy Dirk Burhans

In St. Louis, Mo right near Route 66 is a classic bowling alley Tropicana Lanes. Featuring the eye-catching "BOWL" lettering, this treasure may be endangered as AMF's lettering is now on it.


Northgate Lanes
Cayahoga Falls, OH

Photo by Steve Felder

Northgate Lanes located in Cayahoga Falls, Ohio is a great place to stop for some ten pin action. If you're arm is sore, shoot a few games of pool.

 

 

 

 

 

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