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 special music hall located in Bakersfield, California. It was built by the famous country music star Buck Owens. The Crystal Palace opened its doors in 1996. It's mostly known for country music shows. But you can also hear other types of music there.
This amazing place is more than just a music hall. It's also a fun nightclub, a cozy bar, a yummy restaurant, and even a museum! The museum shows off cool items from Buck Owens's career. Some of these items can even be seen online.
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What Makes the Crystal Palace Special?
The Crystal Palace has a unique look. It's designed in a style called Western Revival. This means it looks like buildings from the old American West. Imagine a town from the 1800s!
Inside, the building also looks like an old Western town. It's like stepping back in time. The museum exhibits are in display cases. These cases look like windows around the first floor.
How the Crystal Palace Started
The idea for the Buck Owens Crystal Palace began in the mid-1980s. Buck Owens had played music in many small, smoky bars. These were often called "honky-tonks." He dreamed of a fancy place for country-western music. Buck wanted a place where he could truly be himself.
Building Buck's Dream Venue
Construction on the Crystal Palace started in the mid-1990s. Buck Owens was very involved in building it. He approved many changes to the plans. Sometimes, he would see something built and then ask for it to be bigger. He might even ask for it to be moved to a new spot!
The whole project cost about $7.4 million. All the changes also made the opening take longer. It was delayed for over a year. Finally, the Crystal Palace opened in 1996. It quickly became a famous spot in Bakersfield.
See also
- List of music museums
