So, I’m doing a bit of an experiment with my new Ultra Flip video camera. I’m shooting and editing small films [nothing more than 120 seconds] of mid-century, historical and not-yet forgotten buildings and sites around the Portland metro area.
I might even work up to doing interviews and – gasp- edit them into the footage.
But first I have to buy a tripod.
Yeah, I know. It’s shaky, amateur and not edited very smoothly but I figured if I don’t get something up – even if it’s a bit suck, I never will.
You’ve been warned.
So, the Kellogg Bowl in Milwaukie. Amazing signage [duh] and architecture for a building that’s still very much in use. And everyone loves bowling: seniors, families, and hipsters [many who might be actually bowling non-ironically]. The day we were there [9:30 on a Sunday morning!] the place had a decent crowd and two – three tops – beers on tap: Michelob, Miller Lite and something else.
If I remember correctly, I had friends back in the day who wore bowling shoes – in daylight and in public. I think they were going for the punk/mod aesthetic. Pfttt. They wish. The old dude bowling his ass off on a Sunday morning then going our for a smoke break every 10 minutes is way more punk rock then they ever were.
Lost Oregon 
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Great idea! You just never know when something will be torn down. Kellogg Bowl rocks!- nothing like bowling a few frames and calling on the pizza phone to Pieto’s for delivery.
It’s great! I love it!
Hey, that was great! Loved the music too. I grew up bowling and roller skating, and that music brought back those days! Yeow 😉
Oh wow: I love it. The music is perfect!
Excellent! Particularly enjoyed the interior shots — I’ve driven by Kellogg Bowl many a time, but I’ve never been inside. After seeing this video, that’s going to change. That whole Kellogg Creek area intrigues me — don’t know why. Wish I knew more history of that area.
yo john,
long live kellogg bowl! very cool……i used to wear bowling shoes when i was in community college along with my descendents t-shirt, day-glo jacket (screw leather), wacked-out haircut, …i knew i couldn’t have been the only one. never a good thing when the jocks wanted to beat my ass for the way i looked (and i weighed a buck 20 soaking wet). ah…the good ol’ days!