A 1960s bowling alley famed for supposedly being the inspiration for the hit film The Big Lebowski is up for sale at $4 million.
Cove Bowling Lanes in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was frequented by its filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen when they studied at nearby Simons Rock College in the 1970s.
Locals believe their sessions there spawned the 1998 cult film as the sweater worn by protagonist The Dude was popular at the time.
A 1960s bowling alley famed for supposedly being the inspiration for hit film The Big Lebowski is up for sale at $4 million
Cult 1998 hit The Big Lebowski starred Steve Buscemi, John Goodman, and Jeff Bridges. The sweater worn by Bridges playing The Dude was in a style that was popular in the center at the time
Cove Bowling Lanes in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, was frequented by its filmmakers Joel and Ethan Cohen
The longstanding local haunt is adorned with pictures of past champions dating back decades along with memorabilia
Bowling apparel and bowling jerseys are every bit a part of the bowling culture as the game itself. Strutting onto the lanes with your name, team, and sponsors prominently displayed on your person is an empowering feeling.
Bowling is a historical sport that’s been around for centuries. It’s played by people all around the world, and many countries offer their own version of the beloved game.
The Coen brothers studied at nearby Simons Rock College in the 1970s and attended the bowling alley frequently
Locals believe their sessions there spawned the 1998 cult film, given the many similarities
Jeff Bridges starred as an avid bowler caught up in a case of mistaken identity and forced to deliver a ransom note to save the wife of a millionaire with the same name.
The crime-comedy ‘stoner film’ made more than $46 million at the box office and became an enduring cult hit and the subject of numerous references.
The bowling alley is listed for $3,995,000 with William Pitt Sotheby’s International and covers 3.9 acres and more than 275 feet of frontage.
Jeff Bridges (left) starred as an avid bowler caught up in a case of mistaken identity and forced to deliver a ransom note to save the wife of a millionaire with the same name
Joel and Ethan Coen (pictured in 1985) were frequently bowlers at Cove when they studied nearby
The crime-comedy ‘stoner film’ made more than $46 million at the box office and became an enduring cult hit and the subject of numerous references
The bowling alley is listed for $3,995,000 with William Pitt Sotheby’s International
The building covers 3.9 acres and more than 275 feet of frontage with a huge interior for dozens if not hundreds to play
As well as bowling lanes, the building has two pool tables alongside shelves of memorabilia
Cove Bolwing Lanes includes 24 lanes, indoor mini-golf, an arcade center, café, and bar, as well as parking for 109 cars
The arcade area has many of the old favorites like racing games, skill testers and air hockey alongside newer machines
This indoor mini golf course offers a break from bowling or something for those more comfortable with a putter
A series of red and white lockers dating back decades for keeping valuables safe while out on the lanes
Cove Bowling Lanes includes 24 lanes, indoor mini-golf, an arcade center, café, and bar, as well as parking for 109 cars.
Listing agent Steven Weisz said the bowling alley had been on the market for more than a year and was a beloved local attraction.
‘It is popular and profitable, however with fresh ownership and ideas, it can be a spectacular destination. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,’ he said.
Listing agent Steven Weisz said the bowling alley had been on the market for more than a year and was a beloved local attraction
‘It is popular and profitable, however with fresh ownership and ideas, it can be a spectacular destination,’ the agent said
Owning the famous bowling alley with plenty of history was marketed as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
A view of the back end of the bowling lanes where machines reset the pins and keep score