Old North Penn: Lans-Bowl Bowling Alley

Here's one piece of history that hasn't been gone for too long. This photo comes courtesy of Chris Nelson on the "Old Images of Montgomery County, PA" Facebook page.

Lans-Bowl bowling alley once stood next to the North Penn YMCA on East Main Street. Its landmark was the big white bowling pin advertising "32 Lanes" that stood above the Main Street entrance.

Unfortunately, Lans-Bowl was decimated by a major blaze on March 15, 2007.

Now, the property is the future site of the Lansdale Collaborative: An expanded YMCA, The PEAK Center, Manna on Main Street and Advanced Living Communities senior housing.

When the fire hit, owners Dan and Michael Brigidi had just finished refurbishing the bowling area and the sports bar, Spare Time. The cause of the fire was never found. 

A bowling alley first opened on the site on Nov. 28, 1941 by Charles J. Lutter. 

Anyone else remember Rock and Bowl on Friday nights? 

What are your memories of Lans-Bowl?