Wyoming Bowling Center History
Laramie YMCA Alleys, Laramie WY
| Status: | Dead |
| Opened: | 19?? |
| Closed: | 19?? |
| Names: | Laramie YMCA Alleys (19?? - 19??) |
| # of Lanes: | ? (19?? - 19??) |
| Lane Surface: | ? (19?? - 19??) |
| Pinsetters: | ? (19?? - 19??) |
| Factoids: |
I debated whether to add this entry but it is clear that discussions took place for a YMCA-type building be built as early as 1910.
In May 1910, religious Laramie men had a meeting at the Presbyterian Church and suggested a bowling alley and gymnasium would be good. By October 1910, the Laramie Literary Club requested a committee to look into the feasibility of a swimming pool and bowling alley. In March 1912, religious Laramie men had a meeting and proposed a bowling alley and gymnasium in the basement of St. Matthew's Cathedral. In 1914, E. J. Stump, the bowling proprietor of the Brunswick Billiard Hall, mentions the YMCA efforts of Laramie men. In conclusion, I doubt these alleys were ever built, but the Laramie Country Club ten pin alleys may have its roots in these discussions. |
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