question: i don't understand why churches would have a bowling alley originally. Was it only for the clergy or was it a way to bring in more revinue for the church.....or some other reason. I grew up in the boston area and I have never heard of a church with a bowling alley
There is a 4-Lane bowling alley underneath St. Boniface church in Peoria, Illinois. It's very similar to this one, except the pinsetters aren't against the wall, and the ball returners are in between lanes 1 and 2, and in between lanes 3 and 4. not against the wall.
Bravo! Chicago is filled with fantastic places that look unbelievably "vintage" - they look real because they are real. No need for a museum - the history's all still right here.
Bruswick "a" pinsetters that are probably 45 years old or more, still running stong and will run another 45 years with preventative maintanance. Nice looking setup.
question: i don't understand why churches would have a bowling alley originally. Was it only for the clergy or was it a way to bring in more revinue for the church.....or some other reason. I grew up in the boston area and I have never heard of a church with a bowling alley
inkey2 3 weeks ago
HA! I remember bowling on these lanes as a kid. my friends were so jealous i went to a school with lanes.
michaeljbrankin 1 month ago
What a great clip!
50dcoop 1 year ago
There is a 4-Lane bowling alley underneath St. Boniface church in Peoria, Illinois. It's very similar to this one, except the pinsetters aren't against the wall, and the ball returners are in between lanes 1 and 2, and in between lanes 3 and 4. not against the wall.
ben6273 2 years ago
Bravo! Chicago is filled with fantastic places that look unbelievably "vintage" - they look real because they are real. No need for a museum - the history's all still right here.
smartypantsworld 3 years ago
I wonder if this place is still up and running?
irishpogi 3 years ago
Very cool! Reminds me a lot of the neighborhood 8-lane center I bowl in. We even have the same above-ground ball returns!
themrfreeze07 3 years ago
Bruswick "a" pinsetters that are probably 45 years old or more, still running stong and will run another 45 years with preventative maintanance. Nice looking setup.
3wsharpie 3 years ago 4
i go to this school!!! COOL!!!
sorebird 4 years ago
my daddy's in this. he's at a couple of places, but the first is at 1:04. and my grandfather on my mother's side helped to build it.
canttouchthis202 4 years ago
wierd. He didn't look so peaceful when i was stealing his wallet.
franklinpeach 2 years ago