John Twang's photos
Surf Brian Wilson autograph
Surf Dressing Room
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Surprisingly small dressing room but full of autographs and messages on the wall. One handsome stud reflected in mirror.
Surf Stage
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This is where name acts continue to appear! If you're anywhere in the area stop for a visit. The venue and the staff are great!
Surf view from stage
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It's easy to see how the stage has been refurbished. Take away the "darker" area and you can tell where the band leader conducted.
Surf Acts
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Pictured here are just a few of the entertainers who appeared at the Surf Ballroom. Autographed photos of everyone from big band leaders to Willie Nelson have graced the stage are featured throughout the venue..
Surf plaque
Surf Ballroom and license plate
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Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa. Note the license plate on the parked van. This is where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper) played their final concert.
Avanti owners guest house
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This is the Avanti owners guest house located across the street from the museum.
The car had safety designed into it with a built-in roll bar and it was fast. 29 records were broken by it at the Bonneville Salt Flats
Studebaker Avanti front
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The Avanti name, tooling and plant space were sold to two South Bend, Indiana, Studebaker dealers, Nate Altman and Leo Newman, the first of a succession of entrepreneurs to manufacture small numbers of Avanti replica and new design cars through 2006. (wikipedia).
It was my pleasure to drive one in 1964.
Studebaker Avanti
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Most of us have favourite automobiles. This was my first, The Studebaker Avanti!
Studebaker built this beauty between June 1962 and December 1963.
Abraham Lincoln's carriage
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Abraham Lincoln took this carriage to Fords Theater in Washington April 14, 1865, the night of his assassination.
Studebaker Sleigh
Studebaker covered wagon
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Clement and Henry Studebaker, Jr., became blacksmiths. In February 1852 they first made metal parts for freight wagons expanding into the manufacture of complete wagons meeting the needs for the California gold rush..
Studebaker Bros
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The five Studebaker Brothers (Peter, Jacob, Clem, Henry, and John) originally manufactured wagons in South Bend, Indiana starting in 1852. The automotive business began in 1902 with electric vehicles and in 1904 with gasoline vehicles.
Notre Dame Football Stadium
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South Bend, Indiana home of the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish since 1930. Head coach Knute Rockne played a key role in its design, keeping the area between the field and the stands to a minimum.
Fonz statue Milwaukee
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The Bronze Fonz is on the Milwaukee Riverwalk in downtown Milwaukee, Henry Winkler as the Happy Days character Arthur Fonzarelli, also known as "The Fonz". We spent a very pleasant sunny afternoon in the area.
Pabst Theatre
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Very active theatre (American spelling carved in the stone) in the heart of Milwaukee and one of the few reminders of the great breweries that once populated the city.
