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Exploring an Abandoned 1960's Bowling Alley & Movie Theater! (vintage and everything left) 

Dark Exploration Films
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Built originally as a movie theater in the 1930s, this building has had many different life cycles. After the theater closed many years later, it was then converted into a courthouse, then a danceclub, and finally a bowling alley. This small time capsule has alot of character and it all still shows in the architecture of this beautiful building. Along with artifacts left behind, we will uncovering and exploring all of its secrets. If you enjoy the video, help me defeat the algorithm by leaving a thumbs up, and commenting ! Thanks for watching :)
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@DarkExploration
@DarkExploration 2 года назад
Hope you guys enjoyed the exploration! Tell me, whats the better place to have a first date. Bowling alley or movie theater ? Have a good day!
@Crankerny58
@Crankerny58 2 года назад
Bowling alley!
@kimmieandrews2491
@kimmieandrews2491 2 года назад
That was awesome and sad at the same time. Thanks for exploring. I love vintage stuff of what was. That building should be restored. Gorgeous wood, what's left of it. Thank you!!
@orionxtc1119
@orionxtc1119 2 года назад
Cinema first then bowling alley afterwards...
@malinikamalinika4654
@malinikamalinika4654 2 года назад
Hello from Russia !🤗🇷🇺 Each place is interesting in own way.👍100% If clearly explainned.😊
@delanieharding3346
@delanieharding3346 2 года назад
Bowling for sure!!
@whynot2644
@whynot2644 2 года назад
I can't believe we let these type places just rot away. So sad. So much history gone.
@maximusbavarius
@maximusbavarius 2 года назад
maybe no one want it or the owner dont sell.... its very sad. Here in germany the same
@muspobear
@muspobear 2 года назад
Just a TOTAL WASTE. So much Cinema Technology was there through the decades from Academy Aperture 4:3 to FULL Cinerama/CINEMASCOPE. Wonder if that was one of the very rare Super Cinerama’s?!?! Anyway. Yes a total sacrilege….Them jerks should be boiled in there own juices…
@alexandraradio
@alexandraradio 2 года назад
Such a beautiful and majestic old building. They sure dont build them like that anymore. Those old olives... OMG it looked disgusting 😨
@alliehearst4862
@alliehearst4862 2 года назад
Every video gets better . You are such a breath of fresh air in the RU-vid community in general . Thankyou for what you do , also the music for this was so ambient
@moonwalker091000
@moonwalker091000 2 года назад
I totally agree. He is such a professional. I've watched other explorers but often I can't finish watching the video because they are too fast and jerky and I find myself getting dizzy and nauseated. This young man is the best at what he does!! :o)
@alliehearst4862
@alliehearst4862 2 года назад
@@moonwalker091000 certainly the best!
@reesedaniel5835
@reesedaniel5835 2 года назад
Yes and without too much unnecessary, what I call "teenage girl" language as well. Another one of my absolute favorites is "Urban Exploring with Kappy"... he finds the best 1800s mansions all over the southeast US. He's very low key, has an adorable voice and is respectful to his youtube audience. He stays out of the picture as well, only showing the abandoned houses.
@moonwalker091000
@moonwalker091000 2 года назад
@@reesedaniel5835 Thanks for the info, I will have to check him out. Have a great weekend :o)
@Reel_SD_Outdoors
@Reel_SD_Outdoors 2 года назад
The people that disliked it are just mad they couldn’t be there don’t worry man good vid!
@coolelectronics1759
@coolelectronics1759 2 года назад
or who probably just hate bowling, movie theaters, bars and beer
@stanedgie5910
@stanedgie5910 2 года назад
@@coolelectronics1759 or life in general...
@RomeoChessGameVlogs200
@RomeoChessGameVlogs200 Год назад
Does anyone know where this place is?
@silenthillsexplorations
@silenthillsexplorations 2 года назад
Thanks for making this video asbestos you can :)
@uzaiyaro
@uzaiyaro 2 года назад
Have yourself a groan.
@tichdaddy1
@tichdaddy1 2 года назад
Surely… Don’t call me surely..
@jerseytomato100
@jerseytomato100 2 года назад
I love the murals! Such a shame they're going to waste.
@donnacaron9312
@donnacaron9312 2 года назад
It's candlepin bowling, the big balls are called 10 pin.
@spiderreed350
@spiderreed350 2 года назад
Rite,10 pin.or King pin.
@SchererProductionServices
@SchererProductionServices 2 года назад
I had to laugh at the Optimus 200 watt amp from Radio Shack!!!
@coolelectronics1759
@coolelectronics1759 2 года назад
lol the mark of the best budget equipment they could aford! Thats funny I just sold one similar not too long ago
@christiaanbothma
@christiaanbothma 2 года назад
I've been in movie theaters since I was 2 and seeing one abandoned like this is personally heartbreaking.
@stevethefanman8955
@stevethefanman8955 2 года назад
I absolutely find old vintage stuff like this fascinating, a place like this has so much history and stories to tell , but I can tell this place has been through a lot ... Very sadning but a interesting exploration.
@joshdenton611
@joshdenton611 2 года назад
LMAO! those bowling shoes look brand new. Better than any pair of bowling shoes i've ever worn.
@simongee8928
@simongee8928 2 года назад
Learned something new here; I've never heard of candlestick bowling - !
@matthewortado4943
@matthewortado4943 2 года назад
Candlestick bowling is mainly in the New England area from what I understand.
@Chris-jm4zk
@Chris-jm4zk 2 года назад
Candlepin
@MultiMegafred
@MultiMegafred 2 года назад
It might have originated in Europe. Here in Germany we had that sort of candlepin bowling, before the American style bowling got popular.
@simongee8928
@simongee8928 2 года назад
Or was it a development of the much older game of skittles which had similar shaped 'targets' to aim for ?
@WeirdLife777
@WeirdLife777 2 года назад
Haven't either!
@dreamerjs
@dreamerjs 2 года назад
YUS! Starting my weekend off right! Omg such an awesome place! I vaguely recall the name candlestick bowling but this was cool seeing it! I think that cigarette was left by an explorer. Looks too new.🌸✌️💜
@executeordershills6654
@executeordershills6654 2 года назад
I’m with you 100%. The fact that they used the building for like 5 different things makes it look really out of place. Nice find man
@TheRopeAddict
@TheRopeAddict 2 года назад
This location was aged to perfection.
@CARLWASTAKEN
@CARLWASTAKEN 2 года назад
Hey dude thanks for the video been waiting for a while, honestly your quite different from the others and I feel like your unique and that's why I come back to your videos please don't stop what you do man. 🙏
@richardlefrancoissr3711
@richardlefrancoissr3711 2 года назад
This place is in my hometown and I have been in there in a couple of times in its past incarnations. IT is sad to see the place falling apart so badly it was a grand theater in it day. As a former projectionist I know what happened in the projection room of this theater and there was two projectors there because that was how a movie was shown.
@kathyhancock7072
@kathyhancock7072 2 года назад
That's sad we r all going to be a memory one day be nice while ur alive
@kelleennordquist5697
@kelleennordquist5697 2 года назад
I love, love love, that you post photos of the places before abandoned. Thank you so much for all the hard work you do for us.
@spookalicous1930
@spookalicous1930 2 года назад
Love how you do the before shots, really makes you feel like going back in time!
@pamm9704
@pamm9704 2 года назад
This place is tremendous! And I absolutely love how you display the way it looks now with pictures of the way it used to look. This kind of stuff brings me to tears. I don’t know what it is about places like this but it’s fantastic. And you do a phenomenal job with your videos and explaining things. Giving a backstory when you can. Keep up the amazing work. I love all your videos 🤟🏼
@andrewwilks5155
@andrewwilks5155 2 года назад
This seems very fascinating here. Never heard of candlestick bowling until now. Hopefully someone will buy this building and revitalize building having businesses in it again such as a restaurant again, a theater, trendy homey coffee shop, other shops as well such as clothing, food, pet, boutique, and/or antique shops as well. That would be great!
@CherylynCupstid
@CherylynCupstid 2 года назад
I absolutely enjoy watching your videos! Thank you so much for sharing. I do enjoy the intro music as well! So enjoy the appreciation of the moment and allowing us to view without extreme over commentary. Perfect presentations! Awesome awesome!🥰
@CoffeeBreakswithBri
@CoffeeBreakswithBri 2 года назад
I don’t think I’ll ever stop watching your channel. Your content is top tier. Also, the music was beautiful and fit perfectly. Made me a bit emotional tbh!
@SymeonPhronema
@SymeonPhronema 2 года назад
Loved the video man! Vintage bowling alleys, and asylums are my favorite. I especially liked the comparison photos when/if you can find them; they're great!
@lissanne9769
@lissanne9769 2 года назад
WOW! What a great place to find. I think that I was in this place as a child. It all looks familiar. As a child I could not put the pieces together as to what this place was. A theater, a government office, a bowling ally, a restaurant, a museum? There were so many people everywhere, so I never let go of my mom's hand. Thanks so much for the video.
@peggyoyer9260
@peggyoyer9260 2 года назад
I just stumbled on your video & I love it already. Thank you for putting in shots of what it originally looked like.
@spiritofpast900
@spiritofpast900 2 года назад
I always enjoy your Explorations. Very impressive and breathtaking. I also have to make you a compliment ,your Videos have increased, more effektive with the Soundtracks. Each time it feels like I'm sucked into this place, not only watching,but also feeling it. Undescripable❤ thank you❤
@TheSarota1986
@TheSarota1986 2 года назад
How nostalgic and sad this is… amazing exploration sir 🙌🏻💜 beautiful walkthrough
@thestars386
@thestars386 2 года назад
Well that was a fantastic explore, a lot of vintage stuff there. very nice, I really enjoyed this video. Great job, keep up the good work.
@MoonSpeaksTV
@MoonSpeaksTV 2 года назад
Great video as always ! I love the cinematography involved. Feels like stepping back in time . ❤️
@melrivi5950
@melrivi5950 2 года назад
this video is perfection! beautiful building, cinematography is on point and awesome ASMR 😌✨ keep em’ coming!
@michaelhungate7506
@michaelhungate7506 2 года назад
This is something I'd love to do. Just explore old buildings. Always fascinating to me. 2010 last occupied, sure must have been in pretty bad shape before it closed.
@Georgie6974
@Georgie6974 2 года назад
I bowled candlepin before. It can be hard. Bowling is fun 🎳😄 Love the vintage theater & bar sections. Its amazing how much decay from 2k10 - '11. Awesome video & explore ❤🏚😊
@stevebiesiada6338
@stevebiesiada6338 2 года назад
Thank you for this one, it is awesome, the bowling alley is unique, the architecture is great, and the changes it went through, Thank you
@MaryJane-en8eh
@MaryJane-en8eh 2 года назад
Life will never be this carefree as it once was. Long gone.
@isaacsrandomvideos667
@isaacsrandomvideos667 2 года назад
Agreed. Every time I look at the news and how it’s all so... dystopian? I just want to throw my bloody TV. Place should be restored and let people with Alzheimer’s “reminisce”
@Willpower-74205
@Willpower-74205 2 года назад
11:25 "Transverted?" Sort of a cross between transformed and converted, right? I like it! Keep up the great explorations! 😎👍
@moonwalker091000
@moonwalker091000 2 года назад
What a cool old place. And I love the round bar!! Hard to believe its only been abandoned for 11 years. Its crazy how fast decay sets in. Great job guys, really enjoyed this one. :o)
@jem-qd2sn
@jem-qd2sn 2 года назад
So cool that you Superimposed to what the area looked like before. Keep up the GREAT WORK 👍
@ronaldmiller2740
@ronaldmiller2740 2 года назад
Great job guys what a big loss that building is a tear down how can people let buildings like that go! The bowling room that fish painting goofy .The theater was grand , Thanks for your video let us know if they fix it up or tear it down it is bad to the bone bad...peace!
@TheKurtsPlaceChannel
@TheKurtsPlaceChannel Месяц назад
Love your videos and glad to see your adventures as well. Thanks for posting this too. Have a nice day now.
@jooleepadoolie
@jooleepadoolie 2 года назад
Excellent! Love the candlestick pins.
@billiebobbienorton2556
@billiebobbienorton2556 2 года назад
Cool, thanks for the narration and the old pix! ! !
@Kathleennebel
@Kathleennebel 2 года назад
I so love this! Reminds me a bit of my childhood!! Except I was child of 70’s.. miss those days!
@christiaanbothma
@christiaanbothma 2 года назад
My mom was born in the mid 70's.
@ausdude121
@ausdude121 2 года назад
I was born in the 7O`s never can remember going bowling. It was the drive in or pizza hut for our big night out as kids. That's in Australia
@isaacsrandomvideos667
@isaacsrandomvideos667 2 года назад
They should be restoring these places, keeping that vintage style. not letting it rot. Honestly what I would give for just one street somewhere that’s just stuck completely in the 50s-80s. (And still functional)
@charlesgoodman5086
@charlesgoodman5086 2 года назад
Still with the old Brunswick ball returns and masking units, etc. Very cool explore and the scoring tables with the old projectors. The older stuff seems to have more character than the modern. I used to do ten pin bowling 🎳 but we don't have candle pin bowling where I live. Over the past ten years we have had several ten pin establishments close.
@PinInTheAtlas
@PinInTheAtlas 2 года назад
Love the vintage equipment and that building looks amazing, such a shame about all of the water damage. You can tell that was the place to be back in the day, still has an air of glamour and luxury. Thank you for this one really enjoyed this location.
@stanedgie5910
@stanedgie5910 2 года назад
i remember a bowling alley i use to go to where i was the designated scorer (closed and demolished since)... hence i understand the scoring system in bowling. And i have never heard of "candlestick/candlepin" bowling (pins), interesting, learned something today. Awesome clip, love it...
@patrickr.452
@patrickr.452 2 года назад
Super cool! I've never heard of that kind of bowling. Looks kinda fun.
@ianmoone4331
@ianmoone4331 2 года назад
The lights being lit on the shipwreck is soooo Dark Exploration😉
@firemanfireman7228
@firemanfireman7228 2 года назад
You know i recently i saw your video's and i must say i enjoyed them very much loved this old building it really should be saved I love seeing and hoping some where See's this and saves it got the alert you were on watch it right away keep up what your doing bro
@nataliesmith303
@nataliesmith303 2 года назад
What a fab find with many things left behind 😀
@anniecurley
@anniecurley 2 года назад
Candlepin bowling was all that was around where I grew up! I never even played a ten pin game until I was an adult 😂. Great video!
@totallyxstellar
@totallyxstellar 2 года назад
Same!!
@the4thstooge80
@the4thstooge80 Год назад
Outstanding video Amigo ! Many thumbs up. Your closing shots with music are badass ! I have been in dozens of abandon and closed theaters, you really nailed the atmosphere. Just be careful, wear your mask,travel in pairs and avoid anything that says asbestos.Keep up the great work !!
@mohandascletisghandi7960
@mohandascletisghandi7960 2 года назад
Best urbex vid I've seen in quite a while.
@Nohandle4me2
@Nohandle4me2 2 года назад
I always loved the bowling and movie combination
@googoobaby2394
@googoobaby2394 2 года назад
Thanks for the trip to the recent and the long past times 😎
@davidblee819
@davidblee819 2 года назад
Duckpin bowling :) Takes me back to my childhood bowling days.
@krisross7180
@krisross7180 2 года назад
Exactly! Me too.
@Karen.cook424
@Karen.cook424 2 года назад
I’ve never heard of candlestick bowling but where I grew up (Maryland) duck pin bowling was very popular. Small balls like you saw, but they were regular shaped pins just smaller in size. Very cool explore btw! Really enjoyed seeing the pictures of how it looked in its glory!
@soniaibarra1926
@soniaibarra1926 2 года назад
Wow what an amazing and Huge place!!👍🏻👍🏻
@marthareeder7282
@marthareeder7282 2 года назад
Cool explore. That's duck pin bowling. Cool that building was used for different things.
@mrbill3576
@mrbill3576 2 года назад
Outstanding as always sir
@ouiji1963
@ouiji1963 2 года назад
Great video, I really liked the transitions to the old days, well done :)
@desertpinevintage162
@desertpinevintage162 2 года назад
I love that the bowling shoes say Dexter. Priceless
@greeneyedldy50
@greeneyedldy50 2 года назад
So cool I love old abandoned buildings myself I would love to check this out
@MrL4t3
@MrL4t3 2 года назад
Very cool find ... great job !
@lokidogproductions1289
@lokidogproductions1289 2 года назад
Never seen candlestick bowling my self. Wish you could have gotten shots of the pin machines in back of the alley. But oh well still a awesome exploration! Thanks for sharing!
@pinballdan
@pinballdan 2 года назад
Yeah he needed to show the pinsetters!!
@meepthirteen
@meepthirteen 2 года назад
Appreciate the old photographs for reference.
@anitaheaton-sherling804
@anitaheaton-sherling804 2 года назад
One of the best videos I've seen!
@alfredritcher
@alfredritcher 2 года назад
Went bowling all the time when i was in my teens and early 20's both big ball and small ball
@marcberm
@marcberm 2 года назад
Nice job, as always! 😉
@tnjrcfl1
@tnjrcfl1 2 года назад
Currently working on an old alley doing full refurb Looks so much like this place it's crazy. Scored 2 of the scoring tables with projected light and even the OG ash trays in corners. Going to make them clean and do part of the shop with my old bikes have theme of old alley as well. Too Kool. Got few old balls and pins as well all in the Era of my 58 harley so should end up pretty Kool:) good content. Regards TNJR
@mikefitchNYC1971
@mikefitchNYC1971 2 года назад
Awesome job on this video!
@Robbie-E1971
@Robbie-E1971 2 года назад
I love these kind of explores
@user-iamRobinV68
@user-iamRobinV68 2 года назад
Wow what an amazing place! Great find! Should of tried to knock down some candlesticks! 👍👍👍🥰🥰🥰🥰
@orionxtc1119
@orionxtc1119 2 года назад
maybe they did off camera... one BIG RULE in exploring is not to affect the actual place too much....
@jessemiller6677
@jessemiller6677 2 года назад
That carpet really tied up the room! Dude
@crystalscan2002
@crystalscan2002 2 года назад
so cool that all the different tytpes are left behind
@Tarot-by-the-sea
@Tarot-by-the-sea Год назад
Great! Wow all the cool bowling shoes left behind. This buildings had a few different life times. Sad it’s left to rot. I wouldn’t be surprised if there isn’t a group somewhere that’s trying to preserve the place. We have a similar old abandoned theatre in Brighton, can’t get in though! Keep safe
@brendakrieger7000
@brendakrieger7000 2 года назад
Really unique place🎳 Never heard of candlestick bowling pins
@donaldberthel
@donaldberthel 2 года назад
Actually it's called Candlepin. Very common still here in Massachusetts. Where I live, I can reach 4 different candlepin bowling alleys within 20 minutes of my house. To get to a regular ten-pin bowling alley, I have to drive almost an hour. Be sure to check it out if you ever find yourself in Massachusetts. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-mxKLJo6dib4.html
@brendakrieger7000
@brendakrieger7000 2 года назад
@@donaldberthel thank you, I will
@bevolson7619
@bevolson7619 2 года назад
Never knew about candlelite bowling before watching this.. sad that this was tried for many things to save, but a large amount of decay has now set in. A good explore and learning lesson. Thank you.
@mariantreber8055
@mariantreber8055 2 года назад
They say candle pin.
@zacattack8795
@zacattack8795 2 года назад
Love this video buddy 👊
@gregvarner9562
@gregvarner9562 2 года назад
I can't believe how gone to hell that place is in just 11 years. It's crazy how fast places fall apart without human intervention or at least occupation. Thank you for going into something like this. It's very interesting.
@aaronb7631
@aaronb7631 2 года назад
Candlepin bowling! Interesting.
@robinkeith1507
@robinkeith1507 2 года назад
You guys always have awesom videos 👍
@dakotaschwartzlose
@dakotaschwartzlose 2 года назад
I want a pair of those shoes for when I go bowling
@juliamenezes8053
@juliamenezes8053 2 года назад
Good video really interesting cause in my mind I never thought public places could become this way just abandoned and no closure instead remenants. I will have to remember the candlestick bowling seems like Atomic Bowl at arcades
@ernestopadilla5382
@ernestopadilla5382 2 года назад
Crazy that only a few people ever got to enjoy bowling in the 1950 insane treasure those memories everyone because memories are the only thing we get to keep in the end
@svxvideoexploration4571
@svxvideoexploration4571 2 года назад
Nice job on the video brother keep up the good work!
@davidbaker990
@davidbaker990 2 года назад
You do I great job thank you for the great content
@crystalscan2002
@crystalscan2002 2 года назад
that was so cool looking
@MyFamilyWorkLife
@MyFamilyWorkLife 2 года назад
great job!
@MichiganPeatMoss
@MichiganPeatMoss 2 года назад
The infamous Brunswick overhead projectors with built-in ashtrays. LOL
@georgef551
@georgef551 Год назад
I've been here once when it was in it's last years. While the place looked good (I don't remember the murals being there), the machines were garbage. There would be a full house, and only 2 lanes at any one time would work. Once they got more lanes functioning, other lanes would break down. It wasn't run well at all. PS: It's Candlepin bowling, although candlestick is another common name for it. Since you mentioned it's harder, to give you perspective, average skill for "Regular" bowling for casual leagues is around 150, whereas it's 90 for candlepin. These are according to records of the respectful congresses for each bowling type.
@hanksteroz6140
@hanksteroz6140 2 года назад
Amazing
@JaneDoe1802
@JaneDoe1802 2 года назад
Candelpin bowling was popular in New England and same with duckpin. My grandmother used to play duckpin. These place always smelled like cigarettes and feet. lol Great video!
@MNorris1985
@MNorris1985 2 года назад
Beautiful
@clairesims7275
@clairesims7275 2 года назад
Fantastic 🌹
@GreekGypsy
@GreekGypsy 2 года назад
Very nice !!
@GoLions67
@GoLions67 2 года назад
Love your videos!!
@deniseboldea1624
@deniseboldea1624 2 года назад
The paintings were probably done for effect during Glow or Cosmic bowling times. I bet they looked awesome under black light!
@strix3688
@strix3688 2 года назад
I'm pretty sure you're a brave explorer... you visiting a dark and abandon place, which is cool! (this place is also sad too..)
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