Mar-Lin-Do Lanes - Burbank, CA - Vintage Bowling Alley - Women's T-Shirt
PRINTED IN & SHIPPED FROM USA
T-Shirts are available in two high quality styles. Deluxe: 100% ringspun combed cotton or Luxury: super soft vintage style heather blend of ringspun combed cotton & polyester.
Mar-Lin-Do Lanes was a quintessential mid-century bowling establishment that epitomized Burbank's post-war entertainment boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Located on San Fernando Boulevard, this family-owned venue perfectly captured the era when bowling alleys transformed from simple recreation centers into complete entertainment destinations, complete with cocktail lounges and full-service restaurants. The establishment represented the golden age of suburban leisure culture in Southern California, when families and friends gathered for an evening of strikes, spares, and socializing. Mar-Lin-Do stood as a testament to that uniquely American tradition of combining sport, dining, and nightlife under one neon-lit roof. Part of our Vintage Los Angeles collection, featuring the iconic local landmarks of yesteryear.
The Details:
The design features white ink typography combining elegant script lettering for "Cocktail Lounge" with bold condensed block letters for "MARICO DEL," "16 LANES," "RESTAURANT," and the address "1600 N. SAN FERNANDO BLVD. BURBANK, CALIFORNIA." The central graphic showcases a detailed mid-century architectural illustration of the bowling establishment with distinctive angular rooflines, geometric signage elements, and a stylized palm tree, all rendered in clean white line art. The composition includes decorative cloud shapes and a ornamental rectangular border framing the address text, creating a cohesive vintage advertising poster aesthetic with crisp white graphics against high contrast.
Fit & Fabric:
- Deluxe (Solid Colors): 100% Ring-Spun Cotton. Features a feminine, semi-contoured silhouette.
- Luxury (Heather Colors): Ultra-soft Airlume Cotton/Poly blend. Relaxed fit with a vintage texture.
- Construction: Both styles feature side-seaming for a flattering fit.
- Origin: Printed and shipped from the USA.
