Pussycat Lanes
by Ed Weidman
Title
Pussycat Lanes
Artist
Ed Weidman
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
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Bowlmor Lanes opened its doors in 1938. Known as the golden age of Bowling, the 1940s - 1960s saw an increase in bowling technology, including the invention of the automatic pinsetter ten-pin bowling. Bowlmor Lanes was at the forefront of the bowling revolution, hosting the Prestigious Landgraf Tournament in 1942 and one of the first televised bowling tournaments, the East vs. West, broadcast on WOR in 1955. In 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon famously bowled at the lanes. Through the 70's and 80's Bowlmor Lanes was home to the top bowlers in the sport.[In 1997, Darden Business School Graduate Tom Shannon attended a birthday party at the then dilapidated and financially strapped Bowlmor Lanes. The young entrepreneur recognized the potential of the property and purchased it for $1.4 million. His vision - to inject the tired business with hip design elements, dramatic architecture and a complete remodel of the internal operations
In 2010, Bowlmor announced the opening of their second New York City location- Bowlmor Lanes Times Square. Dubbed Bowlmor 2.0 by the local media,the 90,000-square-foot (8,400 m2) venue, on the 3rd and 4th floor of the former New York Times building (now known as the Times Square building) holds 50 lanes and has decor that pays homage to New York City. Featuring 7 city themed bowling areas - Chinatown (featuring a gong that is hit upon bowling a strike), Central Park (including items purchased from the Tavern on the Green auction), Coney Island, Times Square, Pop Art New York, Prohibition era lanes, and Art Deco New York. On the 3rd floor,the Carnival event space includes boardwalk games and the Luna lounge, boasting a full stage and dance floor, DJ booth, and private bar. The 3rd floor also features Boomer Esiason's Stadium Grill including 4 tiers of stadium style seating, an 80 foot sports bar, and 29 HD screens creating the perfect atmosphere for any sports lover.
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February 25th, 2014
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