AMF Pro 300 Lanes
Exterior of the Target store operating in the building that had previously housed the bowling alley, 2021 | |
| Address | Portland, Oregon United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 45°29′50″N 122°38′03″W / 45.4971°N 122.6341°W |
AMF Pro 300 Lanes was a bowling alley in Portland, Oregon, United States.
Description
The bowling alley AMF Pro 300 Lanes operated on Powell Boulevard at 30th Avenue in southeast Portland's Richmond neighborhood.[1] The "old-school", "1950s-era"[2] alley had 36 lanes and an arcade.[3]
History
A fire broke out in the alley on November 20, 2015.[4][5]
In March 2017, media outlets began reporting on the alley's closure, renovation,[6] and replacement with a Target store.[5][7][8] MAJ Development Corporation had purchased the building from AMF Bowling Centers Inc for $4.8 million in 2016.[9] Oregon Public Broadcasting said, "This facility is considered one of the last traditional bowling centers in Portland. It attracts customers who are really serious about the sport."[10]
While there was some confusion over the announcement and plans,[11][12][13] AMF Pro 300 closed permanently on September 17, 2017.[14]
The Target shop opened in 2018,[15] incorporating nostalgic design features that "[tie] in the building's bowling alley history", according to KATU.[16][17] The store closed permanently in 2023.[18][19][20]
See also
- Grand Central Bowl, another bowling alley in Portland, Oregon
References
- ^ "Report: Target to replace shuttered AMF bowling alley in SE Portland". kgw.com. 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Wilson, Marianne. "Target takes top honors in design competition". Chain Store Age. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Stevenson, Jen (2017-04-18). Portland Family Adventures: City Escapades, Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Itineraries for Fun-Loving Families. Sasquatch Books. ISBN 978-1-63217-100-9.
- ^ "Crime blamed for the closing of Powell Blvd's 'mini-Target'". TheBeeNews.com. 2023-10-27. Archived from the original on 2024-05-09. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ a b "The Bowling Alley on SE Powell Boulevard Will Close This Spring". Willamette Week. 2017-03-22. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Njus, Elliot (2017-04-04). "Small-format Target coming to site of SE Portland bowling alley". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Bell, Jon (March 21, 2017). "Southeast Portland bowling alley to shutter, be redeveloped for a 'national retailer'". Portland Business Journal. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
- ^ "The Bowling Alley On Southeast Powell Will Be Replaced By a Target". Willamette Week. 2017-04-04. Archived from the original on 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Target coming to Southeast Portland bowling alley site; alley plans to stay open". kgw.com. 2017-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "As Portland Changes, Old-School Bowling Lands In The Gutter". Oregon Public Broadcasting. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Lannamann, Ned. "AMF Pro 300 Fights Back Against News of Closure". Portland Mercury. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Bell, Jon (March 25, 2017). "Will Southeast Portland bowling alley be spared after all?". Portland Business Journal.
- ^ Leonard, Rita A. (2017-05-05). "Confusion over a bowling alley on S.E. Powell". TheBeeNews.com. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Lannamann, Ned. "Yes, Powell Bowling Alley AMF Pro 300 Is Closing. Its Last Day Is Sunday". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Njus, Elliot (2018-08-08). "Target sets October opening for new SE Portland store". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2025-03-07. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "New Target store spares bowling alley charm in SE Portland's former AMF Bowling Center". KATU. 2018-10-21. Archived from the original on 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "New Target store spares bowling alley charm in SE Portland's former AMF Bowling Center". KATU. 2018-10-21. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Target to close 3 Portland stores, citing theft". The Oregonian. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Target to close 3 Portland stores citing ongoing theft, safety problems". KATU. 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ "Target Has Been Complaining to City Officials About Crime at Shuttered Stores for Over a Year". Willamette Week. 2023-10-18. Archived from the original on 2024-04-16. Retrieved 2025-04-29.