Memory Lane Arcade
Arcade amusement park
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Memory Lane Arcade was an arcade amusement park located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. It was opened on April 29, 1975[2] by Dennis R. Atkinson and his wife Irene. It closed on November 28, 2004.[3] It is notable for its collection of old-fashioned activities, including coin-operated fortune tellers, arcade games, roll-playing instruments and attractions. Many games were pretty cheap to play.[4] Admission in the arcade was completely free.[5]
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 Interactive map of Memory Lane Arcade | |
| Location | 626, South Main Street, Frankenmuth, Michigan, United States |
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| Coordinates | 43°19′0.912″N 83°44′25.115″W |
| Status | Defunct |
| Opened | April 29, 1975 |
| Closed | November 28, 2004 |
| Owner | Dennis R. Atkinson |
| General manager | Dennis R. Atkinson |
| Theme | Coin-operated machines |
| Slogan | "Proud to be an American"[1] |
| Operating season | Summer through Fall, Xmas Weekends |
| Website | Official website |
Apart from 100 years worth of penny arcades, the place also offered modern services including 3D movies, sports and computer games.[6] In 1984, Atkinson won an Association de la Sommellerie Internationale award for the "Taito America Elevator Action Kit".[7] By 1995, there was a trend that children were not getting their money's worth from playing games and winning prize.[8]
Highlights
- 200 year-old Orchestrion[9]
- Buzzy Buzzy Bee
- Grandmothers Predictions[4]
- Kiss-O-Meter[5]
- Laffing Sal's Funhouse[10][11]
- Mystic Swami
- Personality Indicator[5]
- Pinball games[5]
- Play Golf[5]
- Player pianos[5]
- The Egyptian Mummy Answers Your Question[5]