Buck Owens Crystal Palace facts for kids
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| Address | 2800 Buck Owens Blvd. |
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| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 35°23′10″N 119°02′35″W / 35.386°N 119.043°W |
| Type | Music Hall |
| Capacity | 550 (est.) |
| Opened | October 23, 1996 |
The Buck Owens Crystal Palace is a famous music hall located in Bakersfield, California. It was built by the legendary country music star Buck Owens and opened its doors in 1996. This special place is mostly known for country music shows, but you can also hear other types of music there. It's not just a place for concerts; it's also a restaurant, a bar, and even has a museum dedicated to Buck Owens's amazing career!
The Crystal Palace is designed to look like buildings from the old American West in the 1800s. Inside, it feels like you've stepped back in time to a Western town. The museum is located on the first floor, with display cases that look like old-fashioned windows. These cases show off many items from Buck Owens's career, and some of them can even be seen online!
How the Crystal Palace Began
The idea for the Buck Owens Crystal Palace started in the mid-1980s. Buck Owens had spent much of his early career performing in small, smoky bars. He dreamed of creating a fancy place where country-western music could be performed in a high-class setting. Buck also wanted a place where he could truly be himself and share his love for music.
Building a Dream Venue
Construction on the Crystal Palace began in the mid-1990s. Buck Owens was very involved in every step of the project. He made many changes to the plans as the building came to life. Sometimes, he would see something built and then decide it needed to be bigger or moved to a different spot!
The entire project cost about $7.4 million. Because of all the changes, the opening was delayed for over a year. Finally, the Crystal Palace opened in 1996 and quickly became a well-known landmark in Bakersfield.
Today, the Crystal Palace continues to be a popular spot for music and fun. The organization that manages it is currently looking for a new owner to continue its legacy.
See also
- List of music museums
