2530 S. Blue Island Ave.
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Dr. Jake's Bowling History Blog 
February 11, 2014 at 12:34 pm |
I’m not 100% sure, but I believe that the retirement party scene in the movie Backdraft was filmed here.
February 11, 2014 at 12:48 pm |
You’re right.
–JRS
July 10, 2014 at 1:55 pm |
President Reagan visited the place. Security all over the place.
October 18, 2018 at 6:56 am |
Started bowling there back in the 60’s when my dad taught me how to bowl. Was a great place to hang out with friends.Just learned about the history of the building it was the club for the executives from the Mc Cormick Reaper works. Sad to see it torn down now and condos being built in its place.
March 27, 2020 at 10:40 pm |
I was in a Friday night league there in 1974, 1975 and 1976.