Former Colonial Lanes and Rebels & Redcoats Tavern
Huntington, West Virginia, United States
Other · local-legend
The Story
The former bowling alley’s tavern is said to retain the presence of an owner called Mr. Frankel. Reports include cherry-pipe smoke, heavy steps from the stockroom, a voice calling people by name and a kitchen door that swings then slams. These accounts concern a business that has since closed.
The Hauntings
The former bowling alley’s tavern is said to retain the presence of an owner called Mr. Frankel. Reports include cherry-pipe smoke, heavy steps from the stockroom, a voice calling people by name and a kitchen door that swings then slams. These accounts concern a business that has since closed. Closure supported by 2018 WSAZ reporting: https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Colonial-Lanes-in-Huntington-hanging-up-their-bowling-shoes-485040221.html . No current structural/access claim; online business listings may be stale.
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