1950 North Clinton Street. Explore 200+ permanent hands-on exhibits and national touring exhibitions. www.sciencecentral.org/, Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceCentral/ description: Spark your imagination at Science Central! Inside Fort Wayne's first public power plant, you'll find over 30,000 square feet of exciting hands-on learning opportunities in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math.History of Science Central Building History. [ See City Light page ]
For "Throwback Thursday" we share this article written for the PEOPLE SOUTHWEST through The Journal-Gazette by Tracy Warner on February 11, 1988. Tracy later became Journal-Gazette writer and Editorial Editor, and now works for Indiana and Michigan Power (AEP). We shared pictures before on the McCulloch House on Superior Street, when Tom and Kris Bireley had restored it and we surveyed for them. This article is on the flip side, and mentions one of our long-time clients Bud Hall. It also talks about the City Light property before it became Science Central. BTW....Hofer and Davis, Inc. provided the survey when Science Central took over!
It shows an image of the PEOPLE SOUTHWEST a The Journal Gazette newspaper article by Tracy Warner on February 11, 1988 discussing six old buildings he wrote about four years earlier in 1983, four were vital to Fort Wayne heritage, that were wasting away. Two were still empty in 1988. They were the McCulloch House, the Centlivre Brewery site still standing in 1988 but later demolished, The Edsall House, the Baker Street Train Depot, the Hanna School built in 1905, closed in 1977, city bought in 1979, sold in 1984, bought again in 1986 then demolished in 1987 saving only the arched doorways, a gable, the cornerstone and balustrade; and City Light now Science Central. At the end he mentioned car phones a new technology in 1988!
Interesting Indiana | Traveling on The Lincoln Highway | Indiana Road Trip December 17, 2014 Interesting Indiana on YouTube.
Take a ride with us on the Lincoln Highway in Indiana. We'll learn about the Ideal Section of the Lincoln Highway in Dyer, IN. We'll visit the Old Mill in Hobart Indiana, the first industrial business in Lake County Indiana. We'll then take in a vintage baseball game with the Deep River Grinders and learn how wooden baseball bats are made at Hoosier Bat in Valparaiso. Venturing further west we will visit the world's most complete collection of Hallmark ornaments at the Party Shop in Warsaw Indiana, and have fun learning at the Science Center in Fort Wayne. Start your journey now!
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When Martin Fisher joined the Science Central staff as executive director in 2007, he found the organization to be nearing financial collapse, as they struggled to chip away at the $9 million it took to open the center 12 years earlier and keep up with bills and payroll. Exhibits were worn down and broken. The community perspective of the center was not what it is today.
In a recent press release, the Science Central Board credits Martin with reducing Science Central's long-term debt, which was paid off in 2012, leading capital campaigns, revitalizing and growing the exhibit floor, establishing a rebranding effort, and boosting community awareness through media appearances and partnerships.
Under Fishersβ leadership, Science Central came to life, built a remarkable reputation and began flourishing. Now, heβs preparing to depart after 17 years. Fisher says personally, it feels like a good time to try something different, and professionally, he feels Science Central is in a great position.
As Fisher prepares to leave his role as Science Centralβs executive director, Input Fort Wayne sat down with him to learn more about the organization's turnaround under his leadership, their soon-to-be planetarium, and the importance of hands-on science experiences.
They've arrived! Get your Science Central, Fort Wayne Merch at @visitfortwayne 's gift shop. Special 30th anniversary commemorative prints can be purchased at Science Central's gift shop.
Thanks @phan.gear.prints for a lovely portrait of our colorful science museum. If you look closely you can spot our sister cities sign and other gems like our rock garden.
THE NEW GIANT SLIDE IS OPEN
The Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation, which donated $11,000 toward the slide.
THANK YOU
