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Mineola, Texas - Mineola High School
The graphs below show 15-minute average data collected at the site over the past three days. You can also download the raw data files and make your own graphs of the data from this and other photovoltaic systems from our data page. Please note: Performance data from this system and nearly 100 others on schools, businesses, and houses nationwide are presented at www.SolTrex.com, a new website that allows you to make custom graphs of the performance data from any system!
The Mineola High School system began generating power on October 16, 1999. This system is identical to another Watts On Schools installation in Jefferson, Texas, but Mineola is located about 65 miles west of Jefferson. It might be interesting to compare the performance of these two systems. The system is rated at 4 kilowatts. Mineola was established in the 1840’s, and was chartered in 1873 near an artesian well used by traders. The Northern and Texas Pacific Railroads in 1873 and the MKT came in 1881 made Mineola a vital link in the area's commerce. In 1989, Mineola was designated a Texas Main Street City and more than three million dollars has been spent so far in renovating central business district buildings. Downtown Mineola is once again a flourishing center of commerce. Buildings reflect the history of the area and the artistry and craftsmanship of bygone eras. Decorative cast-iron columns from the turn of the century stand next to Carrara glass facades of the 1930’s; ornate architectural details under building eaves contrast with the simple lines of classical revival style. Hotels built in the heyday of the railroads, as well as several historic homes, have been renovated and are centers of activity, serving as charming bed and breakfast inns and unique retail locations. Situated among more than 20 antique stores are specialty shops which feature dolls, clocks, vintage clothing, furniture, glassware, primitive and collectibles. Craft malls have items created by local craftsmen and artists. Mineola Memorial Library, a privately-endowed facility with over 34,000 items, is noted for its genealogy department. Mineola is becoming well known and popular for its many cultural activities. Artists, sculptors, potters, musicians, writers, photographers, actors and other artists and artisans have created a cultural Mecca in Mineola. The 78-year old Select Theater is the only remaining movie house in Wood County and still offers first run films on weekends. The Lake Country Playhouse, an award-winning live-drama group headquarters at the Select, offers live productions at least 12 weekends a year. LaSalle Diner Theater, Morning Star, Inc., Children's Live Play and The Piney Woods Pick’n Parlor, housed in the grand ballroom of the historic Beckham Hotel, features monthly live acoustic music concerts and other musical and cultural events throughout the year. The Pick’n Parlor is well known all over the country and the concert series continuously gets audition tapes and requests to play from up and coming as well as already-popular, well known musicians. Mineola is called the gateway to the Lake Country and there are literally hundreds of public and private bodies of water in the area. Lake Holbrook, one of four Wood County lakes, is just two miles from town. Lake Hawkins, another of the four, east of Mineola, has a fine campground for tent and RV camping. Lake Fork Reservoir, only about 15 miles away, is world famous for trophy bass fishing. When they’re biting at Lake Fork, you see boat trailers with licenses from all over and there are often corporate jets parked at Mineola-Quitman Airport (3,200 foot all-weather, lighted) for fishermen. Mineola Country Club has a beautiful, tree-lined golf course that is recognized as one of the best 9-hole courses and swiming pool in Texas. There is a bowling center, with an 18-hole indoor miniature golf course. A special attraction of Mineola is the 38-acre Mineola Civic Center complex. A favorite rally site for RV'ers from all over, the Civic Center offers 224 RV pads, a central building which can host banquets and meetings for up to 500 people, six lighted tennis courts, a picnic area and playground.
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