Photos From the Archives: Lansing area bowling alleys back in …
Oct 7, 2016 · Bowling at the MSU Union, undated photo. For many years, Lansing's Strand Lanes, located in the basement of the Strand Arcade Building, was the finest bowling alley in the city, Bowling...
LANSING HISTORY: Bowling – Past & Present - 99.1 WFMK
Mar 1, 2018 · Records indicate the first known bowling alley was in existence around by 1847, somewhere on E. Main Street's south side. That was all fine and dandy for awhile until bowling alleys started popping up all over downtown Lansing in the late 1800's - early 1900's. Some of these locations only included two to four lanes.
From the Archives: Lansing area bowling alleys back in the day
Oct 7, 2016 · In 1940 Ole Esterline constructed the Lansing Recreation Center with 23 alleys at 1109 S. Washington. Both were showplaces according to a 1955 Lansing State Journal article.
Lansing Recreation Center - Historic Bridge Restoration
Aug 9, 2021 · On the way back to our car after enjoying our coffees, we passed a building I had known in the early 1950s as the Lansing Recreation Center, a popular bowling establishment with “23 deluxe Brunswick alleys with all the latest equipment.”
If you've ever set foot in The... - The Cadillac Room - Facebook
Sep 10, 2019 · If you've ever set foot in The Cadillac Room, the floors may have caught your eye. Our restored bowling alley lanes are original and a nice tribute to the Lansing Recreation Center, built here in Reo...
From Past to Present: The Evolution of Lansing, Michigan's Architecture …
Nov 11, 2023 · What architectural styles are prominent in Lansing? Lansing boasts a variety of styles, from neoclassical and Victorian to Art Deco and mid-century modern. The city’s architectural diversity is a reflection of its rich history and continuous growth.
Bowling For Suburbia - contingentmagazine.org
May 8, 2020 · The style most commonly associated with mid-twentieth century bowling alleys is today called “Googie,” or exaggerated modern: over-the-top, exuberant designs that originated in suburban California in the 1950s and 1960s as a type of roadside architecture that would allow visibility from the street to passing motorists.
Lansing bowling scene rolls with the changes
Apr 3, 2013 · Spare Time Entertainment Center combines the best of a traditional bowling alley with an upscale bar and restaurant, then layers of indoor attractions. Things get rolling with 23 tech-rich bowling lanes.
Exploring Lansing’s Architectural Heritage
Nov 11, 2024 · Discover the rich architectural heritage of Lansing, MI. Explore iconic landmarks, historic sites, and the stories behind them in our detailed guide.
The World’s 13 Most Unique Bowling Alleys - Architectural Digest
Dec 15, 2023 · The Bowling Alley and Recreation Pavilion is a shingle-style building with two maple bowling lanes and octagonal spaces on either side of the alley.