Surf Ballroom - Clear Lake, IA
N 43° 08.377 W 093° 23.386
15T E 468302 N 4776392
The current Surf Ballroom building opened July 1, 1948.
Waymark Code: WM1689C
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2022
Views: 7
The original ballroom was located across the street. It burned down on April 27, 1947. The current building sits in the former parking lot. The Surf is best known as the last venue played by Charles Hardin Holley, Ricardo Valenzuela and J.P. Richardson. It continues to function as a dance hall and concert venue. Herman's Hermits will be playing June 3, 2022.
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Street address:
460 North Shore Drive
Clear Lake, IA USA
50428
County / Borough / Parish: Cerro Gordo County
Year listed: 2010
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation And Culture,Recreation And Culture
Current function: Recreation And Culture, Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Hours of operation: From: 8:00 AM To: 4:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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