Bowling Alleys - Forgotten Chicago There was a bowling alley at Hines VA in Maywood The VA turned over several buildings to Loyola U Medical Center and the gym and bowling were among them I worked at the Med Center back in the 70s through the early 80s Not sure if anyone ever used the bowling alley but the gym was popular
Re: Bowling Alleys - Forgotten Chicago I remember a bowling alley on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, located somewhere between Belden and Webster, called "Monte Carlo" - if my memory is correct - on the second floor My father bowled there in the 40s
Re: Bowling Alleys - forgottenchicago. com Laredo Lanes was the best A great date place A good walk to place, just for the hot dogs When they were building it, you could still walk past the old Army surplus store near COlumbus and 85th Across the way, closer to 84th was a great diner with delicious hamburgers WHat a great bowling alley to spend the Saturdaynight!
Bowling alleys in basements or 2nd floor. - Forgotten Chicago Logan Bowl was on the second floor until a fire closed them down in the mid 1960's There was a bowling alley on Berwyn Ave at Clark Street that was a second floor house but I can't recall the name of it at this time There was over 200 bowling alleys in Chicago at one time
Re: Bowling Alleys - Forgotten Chicago Yes, I believe the bowling alley had a fire was demolished shortly thereafter However, I believe in later years was a disco roller rink or dance hall Edited 2 time(s) Last edit at 10 19 2011 02:53AM by Chipast
Driscolls Danceland aka Cascade Bowling Alley After it was converted to a bowling alley years later, it lay dormant until it was destroyed by fire in 1990 The Stengstock book has a wealth of information concerning the era of dance halls, cabarets and clubs in Chicago during the golden age of the big band, from around WW I to the 1950's Thanks to WGN Radio, Chicago became a major
Globe Bowl - Forgotten Chicago There was a bowling alley at 4949 S Aberdeen called Globe Bowl What happened to that place?, How Big was it? How big was it's sign
Uncovering Forgotten Chicago Through Research and Events Additionally, we took a look at a rare nineteenth century wood block alley, above right, just steps from busy Lake Shore Drive This tour took a look at the enormous variety of housing types in Lake View, from former churches converted to condominiums, single family homes on busy arterial streets, elaborate 1920s high rises, 1940s townhomes and