Palomar Ballroom - San Jose, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 20.099 W 121° 53.788
10S E 597757 N 4132605
The Palomar Ballroom in San Jose.
Waymark Code: WMJEER
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2013
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"The Palomar ballrom was constructted on this site in 1946. Operating under various names, it was an imporant venue for music and dance lovers for almost 60 years. As the first racially integrated ballroom in the city, it attracted big bands, vocalists and jazz legends from across the United Staes, Mexico and Cuba; early rocmk and roll performaces and often featured emerging artists. It was a favorite gathering place for the Mexican American community, hosting family, political and social evenets, Demolished in 2005."
Group that erected the marker: N/A
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Almaden Blvd
San Jose, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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