66 Bowl (Closed)
Oklahoma City, OK Photo courtesy Alan Culley
Here's the 66 Bowl in Oklahoma City, OK. Check out the way the bowling balls show motion as they knock the pins over on this ten pin delight of a sign. 01-08
The restored 66 Bowl sign returned to Route 66 in Chandler in April 2016, where it now welcomes visitors to the Rt. 66 Bowl entertainment complex. Bowling, an arcade, laser tag and miniature golf give it plenty to advertise at its new home. Oklahoma City lost a familiar landmark, but the old sign is still pointing the way toward a night of fun. 10-26
Sheridan Lanes at night
Tulsa, OK Photo courtesy Mark Hackett
The Sheridan Lanes Lanes marquee puts on quite a nighttime show, even when some of the neon isn’t cooperating. A few dark sections couldn’t hide the colorful lettering and distinctive mid-century design in this view. 08-17
I remember being excited when I first spotted it. With so many bowling alley signs gone, finding one like this still standing deserves a stop. Opened in 1957, the center became a familiar Tulsa landmark, and I’ve enjoyed seeing its sign both by day and after dark.
UPDATE: The center continues operating as AMF Sheridan Lanes. Its historic marquee remains a recognizable part of Tulsa’s bowling and roadside landscape. 06-26
Gage Bowl
Topeka, KS Photo courtesy Greg West
The marquee for Gage Bowl in Topeka still features neon in great working order. Gage Bowl is the kind of place that instantly catches the eye of anyone who appreciates classic bowling alley signs. With its bright neon and mid-century styling, it serves as a reminder of a time when bowling centers competed for attention with colorful roadside marquees.
Opened in 1960, Gage Bowl has been a fixture in Topeka for generations. While many bowling alleys have lost their original signs or disappeared altogether, this one has managed to keep its classic look intact. Seeing a sign like this still lit up and doing exactly what it was designed to do more than sixty years ago is becoming increasingly rare.
UPDATE: Gage Bowl remains in business today and continues to serve bowlers in Topeka. Best of all, the classic neon marquee is still standing out front, helping preserve a piece of mid-century roadside character. 06-26
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