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aven134 


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Jupiter and Beyond the Inifinte
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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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< Reply # 1 on 7/13/2017 6:57 PM >
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did you take pics of the model that went with you?

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did you take pics of the model that went with you?


The first image is the only one i'm allowed to post haha




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< Reply # 3 on 7/13/2017 7:13 PM >
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Found another couple images from back in the day


GetImage by Casey Jones, on Flickr


GetImage (1) by Casey Jones, on Flickr




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< Reply # 4 on 7/13/2017 7:35 PM >
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This is really nice, great set.




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This is really nice, great set.


Thank you!




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< Reply # 6 on 7/13/2017 8:18 PM >
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Guessing all those guitar cases were empty?





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Guessing all those guitar cases were empty?




Haha yes believe me I checked!




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NICE find! Im surprised that all those balls and pins are still there.




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NICE find! I'm surprised that all those balls and pins are still there.


Yes, I was surprised too, as I was saying, I'm pretty much 98% sure we were the first civilians inside this building since it closed. I was very difficult to get in.

I also believe that all of the balls and pins you see were either commemorative or damaged because AMF liquidated all the usable equipment, including balls and pins.



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The car you couldn't ID would be a 1st generation RX7




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The car you couldn't ID would be a 1st generation RX7


Thanks man! I'm not so knowledgable on Mazdas. Kindof a shame an interesting collection of cars has just been rotting away in darkness.




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< Reply # 12 on 7/15/2017 9:25 AM >
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Wow, is this the spot we were talking about? It looks really cool! Nice work.




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wowww... i used to hang out here alot. lots of great memories. sad to see it like this...




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I'm almost embarrassed at how excited this set made me.




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< Reply # 15 on 11/9/2017 2:59 AM >
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I have one of those bowling pins somewhere or another. Good find!




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nice set of photos and make sure you keep this one to yourself. Nice work!




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Found another couple images from back in the day

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/35094188033_cbecee9963.jpg
GetImage by Casey Jones, on Flickr

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4295/35862734796_df14663f35.jpg
GetImage (1) by Casey Jones, on Flickr


aven134 ought to go back and try to get some before and after photos using these.




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This is a great set. The fact that it's so undisturbed provides a likely accurate history of the last days of the place. The cars themselves seem to be part of a missing story of the personal kind. It's almost as if these cars were "project cars" bought but later dumped as things dried up economically for the owner. Rather than having them around like an albatross around the neck, it seems dumping them right inside the equally ruined business was a simple and effective to distress closure.

Anyway, enjoyed the pictures. Not looking terribly bad for a place that's been abandoned for 8 years or so either.




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A place like that would bowl me over.




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