Albert Lea Bowling Center was above the Palm Garden dance hall at 218 S. Washington Ave. It opened in September 1939 with six new 20th century Brunswick streamlined alleys. Bowling was 15 cents per line. The 1910 Brundin Packing Co. bowling team participated in the interstate bowling tournament in Minneapolis.
In 1927, John Briggs rolled a perfect score of 300. It was reported to be the first in Albert Lea. The feat was accomplished at the five-lane bowling alley at the recreation center in the basement of the Hyde building at the northwest corner of South Newton Avenue and East William Street.
The Town Club Inc. bowling alley was at 110 Water St. in 1941.
Miss Johnson (no first name included) concentrates on her bowling in this 1941 photograph. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 | 55