Capital City Bowling Alleys, 1915

Collection Name:

George W. Perry Scrapbooks

Title:

Capital City Bowling Alleys, 1915

Creator:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Creator Role:

Collector

Accession / Call Number:

1974.045

Object ID:

1974.045.49.031

Date:

1915

Type of Material:

graphic material

Physical Description:

1 photograph

Language:

English

Scope and Content:

Photographic print of the interior of Capital City Bowling Alleys at 43 North Main Street in Concord, NH, dated 1915. The caption states, "Capital City Bowling Alleys 43 North Main Street 1915 John J. Lee Proprietor These alleys were finished and opened for play December 17, 1913. From the time of opening the alleys were in constant use. In fact so popular did bowling become even among the women of Concord, that it became necessary for Mr. Lee to construct three more alleys in the basement, making a total of six alleys, and these gave the people great pleasure. They were well ventilated and well lighted and there was ample room for spectator to watch the bowlers."

Subjects:

Bowling , Bowling alleys

Locations:

Concord, NH

People:

Perry, George W., 1891-1971

Organizations:

Capital City Bowling Alley (Concord, N.H.)

Terms of Use:

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Credit Line:

Gift of May Nutter.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Item

Box Number:

11