Where in the Adirondacks? Roll With the Gilded Age Elite
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This week’s ‘Where in the ADK?’ takes us to the Central Adirondacks and a legendary Gilded Age retreat.
For this virtual scavenger hunt, we ask contestants to name the Great Camp where this bowling alley is still operating.
Inspired by another historic American residence.
This majestic property was once owned by a member of one of America’s most prominent Gilded Age families. He took inspiration to build the bowling alley at his Adirondack retreat from his uncle’s basement bowling alley at the magnificent Biltmore Estate.
Built for the Adirondacks.
Constructed in 1914, the open-air, two-lane Brunswick bowling alley’s foundation is a six-foot slab of reinforced concrete, which protects it from warping and buckling during winters and inclement weather. A spruce log roof held up by sturdy cedar trusses and posts keeps the elements from damaging the lanes.
A massive stone fireplace kept players warm, and the camp's innovative hydroelectric power system allowed for lighting for evening games. While there were no automatic pinsetters in those days, the lanes featured a patented Loop-the-Loop ball return system. The camp workers’ children reset the pins for the players, and each Lil’ ADKer received a nickel per game for their efforts (that’s about $1.50 in 2024 dollars).
Playground for the rich and famous during the 20th Century.
Sadly, the Great Camp's owner died only a year after the bowling alley's construction (he drowned on the Lusitania). However, his widow carried on the fun and games at the Great Camp, entertaining figures from business, politics, and entertainment.
Image by Kevin Hong
Guests at this Great Camp (and possible bowlers) included Gary Cooper, Howard Hughes, General George C. Marshall, Thomas Edison, Gene Tierney and even Madame Chang Kai-Shek.
Bowling: the sport of kings.
Did you know that during King Henry III's reign, bowling was a widely enjoyed pastime among people of all social classes in England? However, the King, wanting to reserve the sport for the upper class, banned it for everyone except the elite. This decree aimed to promote archery as the preferred recreational activity for the lower classes.
Do you know this historic spot in the Adirondack Park?
Congratulations to Mary R. from Schuylerville, NY, who had this week’s winning submission. She correctly identified Great Camp Sagamore.
She will receive our Adirondack Park 20 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler (retail value $27.50).
See the official rules below.
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Complete 'Where in the ADK?' Official Rules
May 22, 2024
Entries should be submitted through the puzzle submission form on the adktaste.com website. Please fill out all fields to include your name, e-mail address, and the “Where in the ADK?" (WITA) answer.No purchase is required.
Entry deadline: Entries must be received by ADK Taste by Sunday midnight following the posting of the week's WITA challenge on Facebook, Instagram and our website.
Eligibility restrictions: One entry per person. Employees of ADK Taste are not eligible to participate. You must be 13 or older to participate and must have the consent of a parent or legal guardian if you are under 18. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. ADK Taste is not responsible for incomplete, lost, stolen, illegible, misdirected or late entries.
Selection of the Winner: The winner will be selected in a random drawing from all eligible entries that contain a correct answer to the week's WITA challenge. We will notify the winner by email. Winners can then provide their mailing address to receive the WITA Challenge Prize..
Prize: The winner will receive the ADK Taste Adirondack Park Stainless Steel Tumbler. (Total estimated retail value $27.50)
Reservations; Ownership of Entries: All entries become the property of ADK Taste. Each contest entrant consents to the use of his or her name and WITA Challenge answers, or any portion thereof, in connection with the Challenge in any and all media and manner, now or hereafter known, in perpetuity without compensation. ADK Taste is not responsible for any damages or losses relating to the Challenge or acceptance/use of any prize.
