Article: AMF Meadow Lanes bowling center to close

By Steve Thompson

THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL

After nearly 50 years as a bowling destination in Topeka, AMF Meadow Lanes will close its doors for good by the end of this month.

Mike Anderson, a spokesperson for AMF Bowling, which operates Meadow Lanes under a lease agreement, said Tuesday the bowling center, located at 3118 S.W. Topeka Blvd., will close May 29.

"I do not know the exact reason (for the closing)," Anderson said from the company's headquarters in Richmond, Va.

"What I do know , which is not a lot, is that Meadow Lanes is a leased facility --- we do not own the property --- and the closing date is May 29."

Bob Thompson, the bowling center's current manager, said he could not comment on ...

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