Snow Causes Roof Collapse at East Hampton Bowl

The snowstorm that crippled the South Fork this week has left damage in its wake, including the collapse of the roof on the former East Hampton Bowl building in East Hampton Village. 

Part of the vacant building's barrel vaulted roof caved in Wednesday night, and it will likely be condemned, according to Village Mayor Paul F. Rickenbach Jr., who had spoken with Ken Collum, the village code enforcement officer. Mr. Collum made sure that all the power to the building is off so that it is not a further hazard. A fence already surrounded the property to keep people away from it. 

"It's an old roof, and I think the latest storm just took its toll," Mayor Rickenbach said. "The weight was so much that the structure couldn't handle it."

No one was inside at the time. 

The building has been empty since East Hampton Bowl closed its doors after 54 years in June 2013. It was likely to be torn down anyway. A sign out front said the property was for lease and that a new building could be built to suit. Mayor Rickenbach said the new owner has been working with the village on plans for a new retail space.