Since the story broke about Romar Bowling Lanes being sold, numerous inquiries have been made regarding the recycled materials from the building and the business.

New owner Rahul Anand, from Fairfield, Connecticut, has confirmed that everything that can be reused will be, in the new building that will replace the bowling alley. Anand is working with Knickerbocker Group on the preliminary design for the structure, a two-story building featuring retail shops on the ground floor and one or two apartments above.

Anand said in an email that the goal for the new structure is to “create an aesthetically pleasing and functional building that will cater to the needs of the Boothbay Harbor residents and visitors.”

It's not only the log siding, and the wood from the structure, including the maple flooring used in the lanes, that will be recycled. Anand said the bowling balls and pins will also be incorporated into the new building. And one alley may be donated to the Boothbay Harbor Historical Society.

“My architects are surveying the bowling alley, and any reusable materials will be integrated into the building, counter tops, and so forth,” Anand said. “We are still in the process of evaluating the space and obtaining final approvals.”

The iconic bowling alley was owned by Charlie Rowe and his family for 70 years.

In a recent email, Rowe's daughter, Nancy Rowe, said her family is nostalgic about the bowling alley, but that they have a good feeling about the new owner. “We are all happy that the property will be improved by Mr. Anand. We wish the new owner much success and will continue to be involved in the town we have grown up in and love.

“We think he has a great plan and the property will be a great addition to the waterfront.”

Anand also owns the newly restored building at 8 Wharf Street.