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Do Ri Me Lanes (Removed)
Photo by Steve Felder

A real roadside find, Do Ri Me Bowling Lanes in Richmond, Indiana made our weary roadside traveler "swallow their tongue!" With a marquee like this, who can blame them? If you're in the area, stop by for a few $1 games of bowling.

Update 07/03 : The Do Ri Me bowling alley sign in Centerville, IN disappeared this year. The bowling alley is still there, but they've put up a boring little generic sign in the place of that wonderful old sign. Many thanks to Ken Bailey for update. 07-03

Sherman Bowling Center
Muskegon, Michigan
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

Michigan is home to the Sherman Bowling Center. For a great Kodak neon moment, stand outside the Sherman neon marquee and watch the "bar" sign revolve. Just don't get hypnotized.

Gage Bowl
Topeka, KS
Photo courtesy Greg West

The Gage Bowl is a complete fun center as its neon lit marquee states. This bowl is located in Topeka, KS.

Capri Lanes
Columbus, OH
Photo courtesy Michael Sekeres

Here's the Capri Lanes and its fantastic neon lettering located in North Columbus.

Luxury Lanes
Ferndale, MI
Photo courtesy Mark Hackett

The marquee at Luxury Lanes calls out that "bowling is fun for everyone". Check out the red swooping arrow and the neon on this marquee in Ferndale, MI. 04-01

Evergreen Towers Bowl (Demolished)
Evergreen Park, IL
Photo and info courtesy Bruce R. Cassi / 1990

Housed in the rear of a massive building, this 32 lane bowling alley called Evergreen Towers Bowl contained a lounge and a billiard parlor. A mattress store, optometrist and P.J. Flaherty's night club occupied the front part of the building. Three neon signs graced the building, two of them can be seen in this photo.

This night shot taken in 1990 advertises Hawks, Bulls and Bears on the big screen TV. Evergreen Towers closed in 1994 when business declined. Eventually the other tenants either closed or were evicted. The building was demolished in 1995 to make room for Aldi Food Store. 04-07

Plaza Bowl (Removed)
Marion, IN
Photo and info courtesy Alan Culley

Here's a night shot of the Plaza Bowl as it used to look when it illuminated the night sky in Marion, IN. 06-07

Key Lanes
Fort Wayne, IN
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Also located in Fort Wayne, IN is the Key Lanes bowling alley. Key Lanes features neon lettering outside of the building. 07-07

Bel-Air Bowl (Formerly Panorama Lanes)
Belleville, IL
Photo and info courtesy Dennis Dixson

The Panorama Lanes bowling alley in Belleville, IL is now Bel-Air Bowl. There was another Bel-Air Bowling Lanes on the other side of town which closed and moved in place of the Panorama Bowl. They remodeled the neon sign which brought it back to life but in my opinion it is not quite as nice. More info can be found at http://www.belairbowl.com/. 10-07

Starlite Lanes
Lebanon, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The neon glows nicely at the Starlite Lanes in Lebanon, MO. The Starlite is located just about across the street from the Munger Moss Motel. 01-08

Crestwood Motel
St Louis, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

The Crestwood Bowl is quite a sight to see as it stands in St Louis, MO off the Mother Road. 01-08

King Pin Lanes
Springfield, MO
Photo courtesy Alan Culley

Here's a great shot of the King Pin Lanes marquee in Springfield, MO. Check out the way the neon bowling pin and crown integrate in this shot of the sign. 01-08

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