In the late 1950’s Rock of Ages experimented with making lanes out of granite...

In the late 1950’s, Rock of Ages experimented with making bowling lanes out of granite for use in commercial alleys. Although a few such alleys were created, the concept never caught on. This prototype was used for many years by employees and visitors, then was neglected and fell into disrepair. It was later restored with a few exceptions, leaving the gutters unchanged to show how the reinforced concrete had weathered while the granite alley remained virtually untouched by the passing years. There is no automation, recalling an era when pin boys reset pins and returned balls.

Graniteville, Vermont · United States