AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER

LUBBOCK, TX

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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The American Wind Power Center is a museum located in Lubbock, Texas that is dedicated to preserving the history and technology of wind power. Founded in 1979, the museum occupies a 28-acre site that includes a windmill courtyard and exhibits of over 170 windmills and wind turbines, making it the largest collection of windmills in the world.

The museum showcases windmills from different eras and countries, ranging from wooden windmills used in the 1800s to modern wind turbines that generate electricity. Visitors can see working models of windmills, learn about the science behind wind power, and explore the role of wind power in agriculture, industry, and energy production.

In addition to the windmill exhibits, the American Wind Power Center also has a gallery that displays artwork related to wind power, a gift shop that sells windmill-themed souvenirs, and educational programs for schools and groups.

The museum is open year-round, with guided tours available for individuals and groups. The American Wind Power Center is a unique attraction that offers visitors an opportunity to explore the history, technology, and benefits of wind power.

AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LUBBOCK TX. US MID #8404800361

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Buddy Holly Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley was born in Lubbock on September 7, 1936, to Ella Pauline (Drake) and Lawrence Odell "L.O." Holley. The youngest of four children, Buddy grew up in a musical household, with his mother and siblings singing and playing instruments. Buddy showed musical aptitude, taking violin, piano and steel guitar lessons. He took up the acoustic guitar after his brother, Travis, bought a $15 Harmony model. Buddy, with other young Lubbock "pickers," formed several country groups. In 1955, he saw Elvis Presley in concert and was very impressed by Presley's rhythm and performance style. Buddy and his friends were opening for big country acts at the Fair Park Coliseum when Eddie Crandall, an agent and manager, saw a performance and helped Buddy broker a Decca recording contract. Buddy's last name was misspelled on the contract: "Holley" became "Holly." Buddy's relationship with Decca was short-lived as his early recording sessions failed to produce a hit. In 1957, Buddy and his new band, The Crickets, began working with producer Norman Petty in Clovis, New Mexico. On February 15, 1957, they recorded "That'll Be The Day," the first of several hits on the Brunswick label. Their success led the band to tour widely in the United States and Canada. In 1958, Buddy Holly and The Crickets toured England. The group had a profound influence on Rock and Roll in England - from their sound to Buddy's distinct look. On February 3, 1959, during a three-week tour of the Midwestern United States, Buddy's chartered plane crashed after takeoff due to bad weather. There were no survivors. Buddy Holly was 22 years old. (2016) Marker is property of the State of Texas
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AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER
1701 CANYON LAKE DR
LUBBOCK
TX
79403

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AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER Information

MID # 8404800361
Name AMERICAN WIND POWER CENTER
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 33.580636, -101.827053
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 303
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 1056