When was the california academy of sciences built?
The "California Academy of Natural Sciences" was founded in 1853, only three years after California joined the United States, becoming the first society of its kind in the Western US. Its stated aim was to undertake "a thorough systematic survey of every portion of the State and the collection of a cabinet of her rare and rich productions." It was renamed as the more inclusive "California Academy of Sciences" in 1868.
When was the california academy of sciences originally built?
1853
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Completely rebuilt in 2008, the building covers .
When was the california academy of sciences rebuilt?
2008
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Completely rebuilt in 2008, the Academy's primary building in Golden Gate Park covers 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2).
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The Academy buildings were damaged significantly in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Subsequently, the Bird Hall building was closed to ensure public safety. The inadequately engineered Steinhart Aquarium suffered dramatic seismic damage from the 1989 earthquake, as well.[20]

As plans were made to repair the damage and make the buildings seismically stable, it was realized that a considerable amount of work would be needed to bring the buildings up to modern standards. This led to the idea of giving the Academy a complete overhaul, thus motivating the closing of the main site.[citation needed]

Construction began on the new $500 million building on September 12, 2005, while the exhibits were moved to 875 Howard Street for a temporary museum.[21]
California Academy of Sciences
The California Academy of Sciences was originally built in 1853. After damage done to the building during an earthquake it was repaired and rebuilt in 2008.