When's the last time you went bowling? If you had to actually sit there and think about the answer to that question, then there's a good chance that you are one of the reasons that bowling alleys are disappearing all over this country.
You see, once upon a time, bowling alleys were everywhere. According to a new report from Business Week, there were more than 2,000 bowling alleys built between the end of World War II and 1958. A bowling alley was even built right inside of the White House. But today, there are only about 4,000 bowling alleys in the entire country, which is down 25 percent from the total number in 1998. Translation: Bowling is getting bowled over right now. In fact, earlier this week, the historic Bowlmor Lanes in New York City, which were built back in 1938, closed down. So it's a sad time to be a fan of bowling.
Or is it? The good news is that bowling isn't going to die off completely anytime soon. It's actually probably going to get more popular than ever in the not-so-distant future thanks to AMF Bowling Worldwide, a company that is looking to revamp hundreds of bowling centers all over America to make them more "upscale," "nice," and "fun." So while you might not be bowling now—and you might not be able to tell us when the last time you went bowling was—there's a good chance that you will be bowling again soon. At least, that's the hope.
If you're interested in learning more, you can read the rest of Business Week's report over here.
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[via Business Week]
