Abandoned State Lanes Bowling Alley in Saginaw Township

Before closing and being demolished, State Lanes Bowling Alley in Saginaw Township was the go-to spot for families and bowlers of all levels for nearly 60 years.

State Lanes Bowling Alley closed its doors for good on June 1st, 2018, after the owners could no longer afford to keep it open. The community hoped investors would swoop in at some point and resurrect the bowling alley, which first opened in 1959, but unfortunately, that never happened.

In 2021, the 21,000-square-foot bowling alley, once popular, was demolished.

Thanks to Detroit Unseen, we're able to have one last look at State Lanes Bowling Alley, along with Thirsty's Sports Pub.

Thirsty's Sports Pub: "Home of the Original Friday Night
Dollar Beer" Dollar beers? Yeah, those days are long gone.

While many Yelp reviews criticized the bowling alley for being outdated and run-down, some considered it a community staple, as one person noted in 2011.

It's a staple of Saginaw Township.
It's a landmark that has been present for many decades.
It's a testament of a bygone era that still draws a crowd.
Yes... it's a bowling alley.

Things look slightly different today at 5707 State Street as a Tommy’s Express Car Wash facility sits in place of the former bowling alley.