Detroit Bowling Alleys

[Jimaz]

Does anyone remember the name of a bowling alley on the west side of Van Dyke about half a mile north of Hall Rd.? At some point it was taken over by Weingartz, the outdoor power equipment retailer next door.

[zitro]

Does anyone remember the name of a bowling alley on the west side of Van Dyke about half a mile north of Hall Rd.? At some point it was taken over by Weingartz, the outdoor power equipment retailer next door.

Was it Pioneer?

On second thought I think that was on Utica just south of Hall Road, the only place north on Van Dyle was Van Dyke Bowl but I thought it was a little further nother than 1/2 mile and there was Bill Spargo's place up the road on Van Dyke a few more miles, tha name escapes me now.

[Jimaz]

Was it Pioneer?

On second thought I think that was on Utica just south of Hall Road, the only place north on Van Dyle was Van Dyke Bowl but I thought it was a little further nother than 1/2 mile....

The name Pioneer doesn't ring a bell with me. I'm certain there was a bowling alley 1/2 mile north of Hall Rd back in the late 60s/early 70s. I just can't remember the name of it. Next time I hit the library I'll look it up in an old phone book. They probably sponsored some high school yearbooks too.

According to their web site, Van Dyke Bowl is located about 1/2 mile south of Hall Rd.

[zitro]

The name Pioneer doesn't ring a bell with me. I'm certain there was a bowling alley 1/2 mile north of Hall Rd back in the late 60s/early 70s. I just can't remember the name of it. Next time I hit the library I'll look it up in an old phone book. They probably sponsored some high school yearbooks too.

According to their web site, Van Dyke Bowl is located about 1/2 mile south of Hall Rd.

Was it All-Star Lanes?

Glad I could help Tsom

[Jimaz]

Was it All-Star Lanes?

That doesn't ring a bell either. Maybe I'll just Google the addresses around there. Thanks for the response.

[slick]

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I believe that was Nottingham Bar Tsom

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<P>and the old gentleman was probably Paul Cito.</P>
<P>Great teacher, never had a lesson from him, but knew a lot of folks that did. </P>

[zitro]

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<P>and the old gentleman was probably Paul Cito.</P>
<P>Great teacher, never had a lesson from him, but knew a lot of folks that did. </P>

I know Mr. Cito moved around, I think he gave lessons at East Warren and possibly Ritters too.

[Wingnatic]

Luxury Lanes on 9 Mile Rd. in Ferndale has been there forever
http://www.luxurylanes16.com/Outer

Outer Drive and Van Dyke was the Falcon bowling alley and nightclub, was it not?

Was in Gino's or Gino's Surf ....... something like that

[zitro]

Was it Pioneer?

On second thought I think that was on Utica just south of Hall Road, the only place north on Van Dyle was Van Dyke Bowl but I thought it was a little further nother than 1/2 mile and there was Bill Spargo's place up the road on Van Dyke a few more miles, tha name escapes me now.

Spargo's place was Shelby Bowl

[1_of_None]

Colonial lanes was on Van Dyke just north of Hall rd. next to the Sveden House restaurant.
It's been a warehouse for Weingartz equipment for quite awhile now.

[Jimaz]

Colonial lanes was on Van Dyke just north of Hall rd. next to the Sveden House restaurant.
It's been a warehouse for Weingartz equipment for quite awhile now.

Thanks, 1_of_None. That sounds correct.

[IrishSpartan]

Spargo's place was Shelby Bowl

Pioneer opened in 1968 or 1969 and most of the equipment installed there originated from the old Palace Lanes in Detroit that was located on Gratiot near Forest. Palace in the 1930's-1940's was home to the Stroh's bowling team with Joe Norris and Fred Wolf. Of course later when Wolf owned Eastland it seemed his ambition was to have the highest bowling rates in the area.

Paul Cito was based out of Ritter's around 1966-67 and perhaps before that.