A vacation destination that includes a little bowling
All right all you keglers out there, listen up. I first saw a news item on the telly about this place. I then watched a YouTube video. Finally I visited the Web site. If you are looking for a unique trip that could include rolling a line or two, I might just have the ultimate spot. Mid City Lanes was built in the heart of New Orleans in 1941. It was located across the street from Pelican Stadium, the home of a minor league baseball team. The bowling alley enjoyed some success, at least as long as the ball club was in existence. Alas, professional baseball left town in the mid-50’s and the stadium was razed in 1958. The bowling establishment fell on hard times, and by the 1980’s it too looked to be headed for the wrecking ball. On Halloween in 1988 the gross sales for Mid City Lanes, including bowling and the bar, was a grand total of $29. The next day, to the surprise of many, a new owner came on board. John Blancher bought the 18-lane facility.
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