08/24/2026
The Struggle was real.
Green Mill Bowl / Green Mill Lanes
31 Julian Street
Indio, CA
12 Lanes (Pin Boys)
Open 1947 -1951
Interesting fact is that when owner E.L. Hoberg closed Green Mill Bowl he quickly moved and opened Wagon Wheel Bowl in Oxnard which was an iconic bowling center visible from the 101 Freeway for many years
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The Green Mill Bowl was a prominent 12-lane bowling alley, dinner house, and lounge located at 31 Julian Street (off West Main Street) in Indio, California. Operating under this specific name from 1947 to 1951, it serves as a nostalgic landmark in the history of the Coachella Valley's early entertainment scene.
📜 Timeline & Historical Transition
Before 1947 (The Ballroom Era):
The location originally operated as the Green Mill Ballroom, a popular local music and nightlife venue.
1947 (The Switch to Bowling):
As interest shifted, the ballroom closed down and was converted into a bowling alley facility initially called Green Mill Lanes, which quickly became known as the Green Mill Bowl under the ownership of E.L. Hoberg.
1951 (The Name Change):
Around 1951, the business transitioned, moving its operations to the Wagon Wheel Junction. Under Hoberg's continued ownership, it was renamed Hoberg’s Bowl and later became the widely remembered Wagon Wheel Bowl.
1964 (Demolition):
The remaining physical structure on Julian Street was cleared by a wrecking crew to build a parking lot for Puritas & Arrowhead Water Inc
