Bethany Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bowling Alley

"Gone but not forgotten"

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 16, 2020

1. Bowling Alley Marker

Inscription. Built in 1930 by Thomas Granville Walston and his wife Minnie Ann and located on the boardwalk between First and Second Streets. Later owned and operated by their daughter and son-in-law, Zada and Bill Wilgus who occupied the apartment above. It served as the social center for the town's young people until destroyed during the 1962 storm.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 38° 32.504′ N, 75° 3.272′ W. Marker is in Bethany Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Boardwalk north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 97a 1st Street, Bethany Beach DE 19930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Seaside Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Lattimer Cottage (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Addy I (about 500 feet away); Errett Cottage (about 600 feet away); Drexler House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethany Beach Loop Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); Addy Sea (approx. 0.2 miles away); Warren's Restaurant (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethany Beach.

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 16, 2020

2. Bowling Alley Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 17, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.