The lanes are real wood, not the synthetic wood of modern lanes, and it's so resilient it's never been changed since it was set in place 100 years ago. Pin boys reload the manual pin mechanism by hand, and numerous photos on the walls document the history of the nation's oldest bowling alley.
Signs on the walls recall life in that bygone era. Original handbills dating back to 1912 and 1916 announce upcoming bowling tournaments, and other signs advertise a hot beef sandwich for a nickel and a half-gallon of beer for 25 cents plus deposit. (Emphasis mine.)
Huh, I had no idea the place existed. That's pretty neat, and I may have to go check it out.
ReplyDeleteMe neither. It's not too far from a friend's house so I may have to make a visit myself.
ReplyDeleteKoz's is also a place to check out. Mini-bowling, human pinsetters, a stuffed lion behind the bar.
ReplyDeleteWhat more could you want?
Free beer?
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