Vintage arcade celebrates midcentury marvels
Beacon, New York’s Retro Arcade Museum opened its doors late last month. There, and for just $10 an hour, visitors can play curator Fred Bobrow’s collection of vintage pinball and arcade cabinets from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
I suspect the handheld collection isn’t playable—as it’s behind glass—but, uh, it never hurts to ask? 
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I’ll be making the trip out there this summer!
Ho.Ly.Crap.
That is so cool. Thanks for spreading the word. Places like this are so rare, and definitely need the support people like us.
drool
I misread the “marvels” as “novels,” and now I am pretty disappointed to find my expectations of Updike or Kerouac baseless.
This is what happens when you skim, Litel!