plaza and poles

Finally, after a long wait, the ribbon-cutting at the Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza occurred yesterday with the unveiling of the relocated and refurbished statue. Maria even graced Lubbock with her presence. Today's letters to the editor noted that although the plaques from the West Texas Musicians Hall of Fame were shined up, they were affixed to the wall in random, not chronological, order. From a photographic viewpoint, the area is not especially photogenic. The photographer would almost have to recline at Buddy's feet and shoot up his nostrils to avoid background clutter. I miss being able to see the neon-lit Cactus Theater after exiting the interstate onto 19th Street.

Buddy and Maria Elena Holly Plaza

19th Street and Crickets Avenue

Lubbock, Texas