Rock of Ages Prototype Granite Lane - Barre, Vermont
Posted by: Vermontish
N 44° 09.302 W 072° 29.471
18T E 700619 N 4892153
An interesting idea that didn't take off
Waymark Code: WM829E
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 01/14/2010
Views: 9
As the sign explains, this prototype granite bowling lane was created in the late Fifties to explore the commercial potential. A few facilities did install granite lanes, but the idea obviously never took off. Not mentioned in the sign is that fact that the surface does not grip a ball the way wood does.
The prototype fell into disrepair, but has been restored for employees and visitors to enjoy (typically as they wait for the factory tour to start).