Palisade's (Freeway Lane of Euclid) closed just a couple of months after I moved to Euclid. I never had a chance to go there while it was open.
Confession: My highest bowling score ever was 81.
The bowling alley opened with:
Special guests for the grand opening included:
They were also a thorn in the side of a competitor, Shoregate Bowling Centers. Brunswick was sued by the aforementioned alley and 2 others, by selling similar equipment to the new Palisade's Bowl.
Below is an advert from Palisades Bowl 1331 E 260th Euclid from 1980
Somewhere along the way, they tacked on "Freeway Lanes"
When did the bowling alley close? February 1, 2004. I got some pictures on a frigid January day, 2006.
What's there now?
A church!
...of course!
Confession: My highest bowling score ever was 81.
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| Palisades' grand opening at 1331 East 260th Street in August 1962 |
The bowling alley opened with:
- 32 Brunswick Gold Crown lanes
- Fully equipped billiard room
- Air conditioned lounge and bar
- Snack bar
- Locker room
- Nursery with child care
- Meeting room
Special guests for the grand opening included:
- Don Ellis
- Stevie Balog
- Marion Ladewig
- Howie Neiberding
- Willie Mosconi
They were also a thorn in the side of a competitor, Shoregate Bowling Centers. Brunswick was sued by the aforementioned alley and 2 others, by selling similar equipment to the new Palisade's Bowl.
Below is an advert from Palisades Bowl 1331 E 260th Euclid from 1980
When did the bowling alley close? February 1, 2004. I got some pictures on a frigid January day, 2006.
A church!
...of course!
Thank you for posting this. I bowled in the Friday Night mens leagues there in the mid to late 90's. There were like 5 teams sponsored by Slam Jams bars which were everywhere back then. The lanes were still using the original equipment even then. We kept score with the overhead projectors and everything. It was definitely a throw back lane. Every other late was upgraded or getting upgraded at that point. I think the Giant Palasades Palace really spelled the end for this place.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I always love receiving comments with personal stories and memories of places, and man, Slam Jam, that was a blast from the past!
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