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Location: Dallas, TX Gender: Male Total Likes: 28 likes
| | | Jupiter and Beyond the Inifinte < on 7/13/2017 6:48 PM > | Reply with Quote
| | | Hey everyone. I recently explored an old bowling alley from my childhood. I apologize for the poor composition and focus of some of (most of) these photos, It was pitch black and my light went out so all i had was my gf's light and the flash. I'll give a little bit of history before I get started, however it's hard to find many photos of this place online, I could probably dig through some old family albums. This bowling alley opened in 1958, making it one of the oldest bowling alleys in the area, and was active up until 2006, when it was purchased and underwent a $2 million renovation. After it reopened a year later in 2007, the newly renovated alley boasted "state-of-the-art animated computer scoring," black lights, video projectors, 120-inch screens, a "world-class sound system" and "over 20 types of Tequila.". It stayed open for 3 more years, until the owner decided he had too much money tied up in the project and closed the locally beloved alley in June of 2010. The building was sold to the bank and the equipment that could be reused was liquidated by another company to be reused in other bowling alleys. It's been boarded up and totally sealed ever since. It's very possible that we were the first civilians to see the inside of this place since it closed, as it was completely undisturbed by vandals and the homeless. The alleys themselves were torn up and sold, as well as the equipment, however, the furnishings were still all there, as well as all the kitchen equipment and decor. I can vividly recall exactly how this place looked when it closed, and it's pretty much still all there... with a few additional surprises and junk after the owner used it as storage. So without further ado, here's the photos of the explore. As you walk in, you are greeted by darkness, completely still air and silence, and an odd smell that reminded me of leather. We pulled out our lights in the darkness and lit up the entryway. As we made our way further in, feelings of curiosity and surprise, as well as sadness for what had become of this place, filled my head. IMG_3349 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3364 by Casey Jones, on Flickr As we looked to our left, where the lanes were once located, we realized this was used as someones garage. We found five cars and one huge chevy van, filled with junk. A couple Datsuns, 280z and 240z, some of my favorite cars. An old Nash convertible, a Mercedes, and one other I couldnt identify. IMG_3352 by Casey Jones, on Flickr a late 50's Nash Metropolitan Convertible, completely trashed. Nash Metro Covertible by Casey Jones, on Flickr Nash Metro Convertible Interior by Casey Jones, on Flickr Datsun 280Z or 240Z, debadged 280Z by Casey Jones, on Flickr Another Datsun 280Z or 240Z, also debadged 240Z by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3396 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3427 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Couldnt identify this one IMG_3392 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3394 by Casey Jones, on Flickr The Chevy Van StarCraft Van by Casey Jones, on Flickr Starcraft Van by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3351 by Casey Jones, on Flickr a comparison photo of what the lanes area looked like Untitled by Casey Jones, on Flickr Now back to the non-car stuff. IMG_3421 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3354 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Photos of the island themed bar area IMG_3355 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3356 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3358 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Some busted balls IMG_3365 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3382 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3383 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3384 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3385 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3387 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3411 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3414 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3420 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Sarah's birthday immortalized IMG_3367 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3368 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Photo of the seating area for the lanes IMG_3388 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3418 by Casey Jones, on Flickr The original sign used out front. Original signage by Casey Jones, on Flickr Some photos from behind the lanes (maintenance area) IMG_3412 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3413 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3417 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Offices and safes! IMG_3370 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3371 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3375 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3372 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3373 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3374 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3376 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3377 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3378 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Someone got bored at work IMG_3381 by Casey Jones, on Flickr and last but not least, a few odds and ends. Mystic Warrior by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3408 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3409 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3422 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3363 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3362 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3361 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3359 by Casey Jones, on Flickr Obligatory sagging ceiling fan IMG_3423 by Casey Jones, on Flickr IMG_3402 by Casey Jones, on Flickr That's all folks, thanks for taking the time to check out this post. If you have any questions I can probably answer them as I know a little bit about this place.
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