SBSC - R. A. Vines Environmental Science Center - Houston, TX
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ggmorton
N 29° 47.679 W 095° 30.485
15R E 257565 N 3298668
An science center in Houston, Texas that has a herbarium.
Waymark Code: WM4EQR
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/13/2008
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The idea of a Science Center was conceived by the late Robert A. Vines in the late 1950's. From the old library building at Spring Branch Elementary School, Mr. Vines traveled to schools lecturing on the wonders of nature's plants and animals. In 1967, SBISD purchased a vacant church building, the present site of the Science Center that bears its innovator's name. This building was converted into the first exhibit hall, later being remodeled into the Texas Wildlife Sciences Hall. In 1971, the Halls of Geology and Oceanography were built through bond fund allocations. The Jack Roach Hall of Exotic Animals was added in 1974 as a result of a generous donation by the Roach family. Subsequently, the Gallery of Natural History and the 5 acre arboretum, complete with an outdoor classroom nestled under large hardwood trees, were developed. Most recently, a 2800 square foot resource warehouse and living materials center were added to the Science Center complex.
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