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kathy85 · 2012-05-25 12:47:24

Who remembers East End Bowling Lanes located on 80th St. between York and East End? My father used to take me there in the 60's to watch my older brother bowl. Loved that place. Also, does anyone remember a restaurant named the Pontiac? I believe it was located somewhere on First Avenue. My brother always hung out in this place.

paddy moore · 2012-05-25 19:55:36

I practacally lived there in the winter time in the 60's We had a bowling league there. In 68 or 69 we also were served beer in the little bar attached to the bowling alley. The woman who bartended name was Ray . Very cool lady. Served us only beer and cut us off at 3 . Thought it was better then being out on the street maybe. We were 16 and 17 year olds The Pontiac was close by on York ave or1st ave 80th to 81st west side of ave. and we hung out there also

kay · 2012-05-26 23:49:18

I bowled on the night league with Buzzy Roland as our captain.He hated to see us crack our first beer ..It was my kids home away from home My son.Kevin and Niece Maureen worked there every kid in the neighborhood was in the Saturday league...
Their favorite saying was ' ARE YOU GOIN TO THE BOWLIN ALLEy"?
Paddy I forgot about Ray she was a cool lady and loved by all.

Last edited by kay (2012-05-26 23:53:30)

paddy moore · 2012-05-27 19:43:28

-Those were tha days Kay

Andy Roth · 2012-06-14 21:31:28

My brother dated the managers daughter. The manager was a Lady named mrs Lohn.
I used to get to bowl for free saturday mornings before the league started.
It was a great place to hang out.
I loved the mini pinball arcade next to the snack bar.
and it was 2 floors too!

kay · 2012-06-15 15:19:41

Yes her name was lee and one of her Daughters was Diane .
My kids had so much fun there it was ashamed they took it down.
there arent many things left for older kids in Yorkville now .

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