rhiever on April 3, 2026 5:06 pm Source: Data sources: Industry estimates for 1940-1965 compiled from the Smithsonian, Reference for Business, and other historical sources. Federal data for 1986-2023 from the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns (NAICS 713950 / SIC 7933). Tools: Python / AI
PhillipBrandon on April 3, 2026 5:09 pm The year after Bowling Alone was published, [private-equity-backed Bowlero went public](https://jacobin.com/2024/05/private-equity-bowlero-ruining-bowling).
Ewggggg on April 3, 2026 5:27 pm I know why my local bowling alley is less crowded. They installed roped pins and made it unaffordable for most.
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Source: Data sources: Industry estimates for 1940-1965 compiled from the Smithsonian, Reference for Business, and other historical sources. Federal data for 1986-2023 from the U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns (NAICS 713950 / SIC 7933).
Tools: Python / AI
The year after Bowling Alone was published, [private-equity-backed Bowlero went public](https://jacobin.com/2024/05/private-equity-bowlero-ruining-bowling).
That data is not beautiful
I know why my local bowling alley is less crowded. They installed roped pins and made it unaffordable for most.