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The “Bucky Dome” (as it’s called) was built in one day. Here it is at the end of that one day, April 20, 1960
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Fuller (right) was on site during the construction
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The finished dome
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Despite the best efforts of later owners and tenants, the Dome began to decay… And it got shingled and painted. This is c. 1976
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By the time the preservation began, c. 1999, decay was evident inside too
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A pole helped keep up the ceiling
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The interior walls had to be reattached
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As it looked from the outside
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This is the Dome’s front door, then
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After over 10 years of work, this is the front door now
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The Dome today!
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And inside!
Share icon Today, the same group that restored the dome is working to build an interpretation center right across the street so visitors can get the most out of this visit to this remarkable artifact. Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda!
