The White Elephant Bowling Lanes closed at least ten years ago, earlier I think. I never got to bowl here, but the White Elephant, along with the Red Rooster Bowling Lanes near Five Points were two seriously old-school lanes. The White Elephant, I believe, dated back to the 1930s, and had only six lanes. The lanes themselves closed long before the delish dive restaurant that was attached to it. The lane area itself looked like it hadn't changed a bit in 60 years. Photos taken August 25, 2006.
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I feel as if I've walked down these streets :)
even though I know I haven't.
Great site. Stumbled upon it by searching "el chuco," just out of curiosity since I know that's El Paso's nickname.
I was born an El Pasoan, but living out of state now. These photos bring me back home!
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy, and keep looking for new photo posts!
The White Elephant closed in the early 90s. A little more than 10 years ago. A downtown classic, too bad it had to go. Wonder what it looks like inside now ...
I have a picture of it from the early 50's. How do I post the pic?
Would love to see the photo of the White Elephant from the 1950s!
Does anyone remember Stan from Red Rooster?
The White Elephant Bowling Alley was first the White Elephant Cafe. After the WWII, a lot business was lost. This was when bowling alleys were added in 1948
Yes I do remember Stan from the red rooster... great man! Really nice all the time! Does anyone have a picture of the red rooster?
I used to bowl there as a kid my dad owned it, would love a photo.
Melinda
Who own the white elephant bowling alley ?
I left El Paso 55 years ago. I remember the flashing neon sign of the white elephant throwing the bowling ball with its trunk, from about 1958, when I was four.I googled it a few years ago, and saw a picture of the same sign, now taken down. I hope I saved it. Viva El Chuco.
It was Benny Esparza
Benny Esparza
The Esparza family
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