The Buckminster Dome Home
407 S. Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
Historic Sites
the Buckminster Fuller Dome, commonly referred to as “The Bucky Dome” by locals. This geodesic dome is Buckminster Fuller’s most enduring legacy.
Buckminster Fuller is considered by many to be the father of the modern sustainability movement. He favored a systems approach to problem solving, and coined the term "synergy" to capture the principle that when one is engaged in cooperative action, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The geodesic dome, based on a natural pattern of interlocking triangles, is a structure that is considered one of the strongest and most efficient known to humankind. The dome was used as a prototype for all other dome homes that followed and is open for tours.
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Make Believe at Varsity Theater
Apr 17 – Apr 19
A historic venue for performing and visual arts, live music, entertainment and community events.
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Saluki Con
Southern Illinois University • Apr 18 – Apr 19
Saluki Con will take place on Saturday–Sunday, from 10am–5pm at the SIU Student Center in Carbondale, IL. There will also be a Friday Night …
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The Annual Great Cardboard Boat Regatta
Apr 18
Southern Illinois University originated the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta dating back to 1974.
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West Walnut Street Historic District
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The West Walnut Street Historic District is a residential historic district centered on part of West Walnut Street in Carbondale, Illinois.
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