An Organization to Restore, Maintain and Promote Fuller's Carbondale Dome Home
Bill Perk
Aka H. F. W. Perk, WW2 Vet, RAND Emeritus, LOCKHEED Emeritus, ITT Emeritus, SIU Emeritus, Member: ISAER, CESJ, BFI, TSI; AAAS, UCS, SPLC, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, and a World Citizen
The Buckminster Fuller Dome Home is very saddened to report the passing of our founding board member, long-time guiding light and devoted friend Mr. Bill Perk. The Carbondale "Bucky Dome" would not be standing at all if not for the generosity and devotion and compassion of Bill Perk.
The R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Not-For-Profit mission statement at the top of this page was written many years ago. It reflects the commitment made by Bill, a long time colleague and friend of Bucky Fuller.
Bill Perk's vision will continue to be carried forward in earnest, by the members of RBF Dome NFP.
The Groundbreaking for the new Visitor's Center has inspired many long standing admirers of the effort to help in having Bucky's Home Dome Museum become a beacon for the legacy of Bucky Fuller. Join us in assuring that the Carbondale Home Dome becomes a beacon to the world because now, more than ever, Bucky's message to humanity needs to be heard.
Thank you to the staff that ran the yardsale and to all who were able to attend.
You are invited to the next Fabulous Fund-Raising Yard Sale! Help build the Bucky Dome Home Museum Visitor Center!
Saturday, May 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 407 S. Forest | Carbondale, Il
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The Bucky Dome Board, in collaboration with the Arbor District, held a ground-breaking event on October 22/2022 for a new Fuller Home Dome Visitor's Center.
The visitor's center will sit Directly across from the Dome at 811 W Cherry Street.
"The Groundbreaking for the Dome’s Visitor’s Center was an inspiring event for many. It paid homage, not only to Bucky Fuller, but the hundreds of people who are inspired by his work. They persevere. One Person has our special attention right now is Bill Perk (1927-2022)...visionary, teacher, philanthropist, activist, and loving father and husband. October 24th was to be his 93rd birthday. "
"To honor Bill’s contributions to many, Mary O’Hara and Tom Redmond, will match any donation to the Dome project up to $1,000.00."
"Let’s keep this momentum going. Onwards to the opening of the Visitor’s Center before the next Solar Eclipse in 2024!"
Fuller's Legacy
Buckminster Fuller being interviewed by CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite for a CBS network series "The 21st Century." The interview took place inside Fuller's dome house in Carbondale, October 18, 1966.
R. Buckminster Fuller was one of the most significant, influential visionaries of the 20th century, and his legacy is vital for today and for future generations.
About BuckyDome Home
In April 1960 Buckminster Fuller assembled his geodesic dome home in Carbondale, living in it with his wife Anne until 1971. During that time, Bucky was a professor at Southern Illinois University for 12 years.
The Dome in Carbondale was the only Dome in which Bucky and Anne lived during their lifetime and is a National Treasure being saved by RBF Dome NFP.
The Dome HomeRBF Dome NFP
Library of Congress/Thad Heckman
The preservation of Buckminster Fuller's Carbondale Dome Home has merited several high honors, including the prestigious "Holland Prize."
See our progress!Carbondale’s Barnes and Noble Bookstore (1300 East Main Street) welcomes Buckminster Fuller Dome Home authors Cary O’Dell and Thad Heckman on Saturday, August 14, 2021 for an inaugural book signing.
O’Dell and Heckman will be signing and selling copies of their book “Bucky’s Dome: The Resurrection of R. Buckminster Fuller’s Dome Home” starting at 12 noon.
ALL author proceeds from the book will be donated to the RBF Dome NFP for the further restoration and preservation of the Carbondale’s Buckminster Fuller Dome Home located at 407 South Forest Avenue in Carbondale.
Built in one day in 1960, Carbondale’s “Bucky Dome” is the only dome that SIU Professor and architectural visionary Buckminster Fuller ever lived in for over a decade, and it is the only home he ever owned.
Along with the Barnes Noble book signing, the Dome will also be OPEN FOR TOURS throughout the day on August 14, 2021. After getting your book, drive over to the Dome itself, at 407 S. Forest, for an up-close look.
When visiting the Dome,the CDC's latest recommendations will be followed. It is requested that all visitors wear a protective mask while visiting the Dome Home.
An Organization to Restore, Maintain and Promote Fuller's Carbondale Dome Home