Let The Good Times Roll At Wisconsin's Holler House, The Oldest Bowling Alley In The Nation
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published June 02, 2020
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
There are lots of bowling alleys in Wisconsin. But there’s only one that takes the title of the oldest – and it’s Holler House. Delighting bowlers for well over 100 years, a visit to the historic alley is like taking a fun step back in time. Take a look:
At first glance, Holler House, which is located in Milwaukee’s Lincoln Village neighborhood, looks like a typical tavern.
Despite the name change, many things at Holler House have remained the same. For one, the bowling alley’s two lanes feature the original wood and are still oiled with a spray can.
Ready to pay a visit to this historic gem? If you plan on bowling during your visit, remember to call in advance, so the owner can arrange for pin attendants to be on site.
Holler House is open Tuesday – Thursday, from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m., Fridays, from 3 p.m. – 12 a.m., Saturdays, from 2 p.m. – 12 a.m., and Sundays, from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. For more information, call (414) 647-9284.
So, did you know about Holler House? Ever visited? Did you bowl on the historic lanes? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the state’s only historic bowling alley. Read about another here.
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