Please put any questions about bowling alleys in the box marked “Comments,” as you did with your original question. Is there an email address that I can contact you at? I have some questions about an old bowling alley in Chicago. I don’t see that listed here, and I was wondering if you could share a photo or point me to where I might possibly find one. I am looking for a photo for Queen Recreation Inc which was at 6236 South Ashland in Chicago - in the 1950s. I’m still sad whenever I drive by-both for Manor, and for Stratford on the next block. Manor Bowl is long gone….building still stands…was a restaurant/bar last time I saw it Let me know which place you finally settle on. I suspect that Cicero and Berwyn still have a few old places. If you want to go into the suburbs, I think that Skokie Lanes (on a side street near Lincoln and Oakton) is in operation. They operated as a dance hall for awhile, and converted back into a bowling alley a few years ago, when Marigold closed. Fullerton Ave.) has sort of an art-deco exterior. 75th St.)–I think they are both in business. Central Ave.) or Park Manor Lanes (100 E. Irving Park Rd.) is good, too–but they may have plastic lanes.Įxteriors–Manor Bowl (3124 N. Second-floor place, eight wood alleys, and they even have a balcony.

But it’s been so publicized that it has become a cliche.įor interiors, I’d definitely go with Lincoln Square Recreation, at 4874 N. The obvious answer is Southport Lanes, the place with the pinboys. i’d like to include an old timey, picturesque bowling alley (which is still in business). I am working on a coffee table book of my chicago paintings.

Reggie webber 2020