Country Club Lanes in Sacramento, CA was opened in 1960 as part of the Country Club Centre. It was originally a bowling alley with 48 lanes, but has since expanded to include a laser tag arena, two arcades, a full bar and lounge, billiards, and a cafe. The iconic Googie building was designed by Long Beach architect Gordon Powers, who constructed many bowling alleys throughout the United States. These massive 50-lane bowling centers were cities of entertainment, originally featuring full service restaurants, cocktail lounges, showrooms with live entertainment, banquet halls, and even beauty salons. They became the center of the midcentury suburban communities built up around them.
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