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Experience The Days Before The " Automatics "
Although many may not consider this as a tourist attraction, as someone who worked in the Bowling Business during the boom years of the 1960's and beyond and for those who enjoy bowling, you may find this place as interesting and pleasureable as I have. Although it has been quite some time since I was actively engaged in the field of servicing Automatic Pinsetters and related equipment, being in a foriegn country I wanted to see what kind of equipment was being used, the vintage and condition of it.I had the opportunity to visit Midtown Bowling Lanes. This is a second floor walk up installation. It was about mid-afternoon so it was not busy and gave me a good chance to get a good look at the place. Much to my surprise and amazement there were no automatic pinsetters. This is the first time I had ever been in a public bowling establishment that uses Pinboys ! It is Duck Pin Bowling and I...
