The State Bowling Center in Ilion is for sale.
The building has been a staple in the community since the late 1940s.
Owner Rodney Brown said his decision to sell has nothing to do with the current pandemic.
To sell.
State bowling center has been apart of the village since the late 1940s.
The owner says it has nothing to do with the pandemic, but said to our own brent kearney that he has every intention of staying open until he finds a buyer.
Rodney brown's bowling alley has been in his family for more than 50 years and has become a staple in the village of ilion.
"51 years is long time to be working with the public," now he wants to sell.
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None "my wife and i have been here for a long time.
I just turned 73 yesterday.
We need to retire and enjoy some life."
But he says he has every intention of reopening when he's allowed.
Brown says he will be putting all the guidelines in place such as social distancing and heavy cleaning.
But is waiting for specifics from albany.
"when the governor lets us know exactly what we have to do.
Right now i anticpate opening in mid august.he doesn't give that much guidance until the last minute so i hope he decides quick."
In terms of properties next owner, brown says he'll be willing to help during the transition.
"if i do have a buyer and its going to be a bowling center i'll try and help them figure out what they need to do and how to take care of things i'm not just going to walk away from it."
Village of ilion mayor brian lamica also hopes the owners respects the building strong history in the community.
"i think that whoever buys it understands that its an important part of the community."
But brown is hoping to find a buyer soon "i just want to enjoy some life before i pass on to another world.
I tell my kids i'm not going to die until i'm 125 so i've got to get out of here quick."
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The State Bowling Center in Ilion is for sale. The building has been a staple in the community since the late 1940s. Owner Rodney..