The Gary Aquatorium

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:aquarium
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:City_of_Gary
gptkbp:architect gptkb:George_W._Maher
gptkbp:architectural_feature ornate detailing
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Streamline_Moderne
gptkbp:area approximately 30,000 square feet
gptkbp:art_installations underwater murals
gptkbp:capacity up to 1,000 visitors
gptkbp:closed gptkb:2000
gptkbp:closing_date gptkb:2000
gptkbp:closure_type financial difficulties
gptkbp:community_feedback positive during operation
gptkbp:community_involvement volunteer programs
gptkbp:community_outreach school programs
gptkbp:community_partnerships non-profit organizations
gptkbp:community_role promoting environmental awareness
gptkbp:community_support gptkb:fundraising_events
gptkbp:construction_material brick
gptkbp:cultural_events art shows
gptkbp:cultural_impact community gathering place
gptkbp:current_status abandoned
gptkbp:design_features large windows for natural light
gptkbp:educational_focus marine biology
gptkbp:educational_resources workshops and seminars
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives clean-up programs
gptkbp:events community festivals
gptkbp:exhibition freshwater and saltwater species
gptkbp:exhibition_focus conservation efforts
gptkbp:exhibition_theme local aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:features gptkb:educational_programs
indoor swimming pool
exhibits of marine life
gptkbp:future_plans potential redevelopment
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
listed on the National Register of Historic Places
gptkbp:historical_tours available
conducted by local historians
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Gary Aquatorium
gptkbp:landmarks yes
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future projects
gptkbp:local_history part of Gary's development
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gary,_Indiana
gptkbp:maintenance water damage
gptkbp:notable_event hosting the 1933 World's Fair exhibit
gptkbp:notable_feature large aquarium tanks
gptkbp:notable_visitor local schools
gptkbp:opened 1928
gptkbp:original_purpose recreation and education
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:1995
1990s
grants and donations
restoration of historical features
gptkbp:style gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkbp:type public aquarium
gptkbp:used_by public swimming facility
gptkbp:visitors interactive exhibits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Gary,_Indiana,_USA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4