Garden Square Bowl (Demolished)
Garden Grove, CA Photo courtesy Georg Balandran
To the left is the fantastic marquee of the Garden Square Bowl.
Now an Asian strip mall, the Garden Square Bowl was home to many a 300
game in its day. Unfortunately, the huge marquee no longer stands to catch
the eye r3of passing motorists along Garden Grove Boulevard. Has an era
just passed?
Many thanks to Roman Saienni for clarification on name
of this bowling alley.
Friendly Hills Bowl (Rem.)
Whittier, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a nice bowling alley that's still pretty much intact... and busy. Friendly Hills Bowl features a tall marquee.
UPDATE 09/17 : The Friendly Hills Bowl was partially demolished and remodeled into a grocery store called Aldi and a BevMo. When the Friendly Hills Bowl closed in June 2015, the former AMF alley took its sign down raising concerns of sign fans. The marquee was redone and now displays the word "shop". A good portion of the building was left intact. 09-17
Bowlium (Removed)
Montclair, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Here's a fine looking sign for the Bowlium, located in Montclair.
From the great looking colors to the googie shapes and lettering, this
marquee is a real eye-catcher. Unfortunately, this sign was torn down
and replaced a couple of years ago.
(Far left) The marquee at the Bowlium since removed
(Near right) The parabolic structure in front of the alley
Hollywood Star Lanes (Demolished)
Los Angeles, CA Photos courtesy Ronald Mueller
The marquee for the Hollywood Star Lanes is befit for a Hollywood
star. The nicely kept bowling pin sign also lights up at night.
UPDATE : This bowling alley was shut down in the latter part of 2002
to make way for a new school. Check out the feature on this alley at Lost Treasures Hollywood Star Lanes.
Simi Bowl
Simi Valley, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Check out the architecture on the Simi Bowl. The front facade
is a throwback to the mid-century era.
Simi Bowl
