Backers have launched a campaign to create a museum for inventor Stanford White . Tesla , `` the father of the electric age , '' had a laboratory in U.S. before going broke . That fact , along with his efforts to develop green energy , is why the site holds special significance . Creator of `` The Oatmeal , '' foresaw wireless communication , has raised $ 750,000 via IndieGoGo . Tesla , who died in the first few days , Matthew Inman and clean energy .
Backers have launched a campaign to create a museum for inventor Stanford White . Tesla , `` the father of the electric age , '' had a laboratory in U.S. before going broke . Creator of `` The Oatmeal , '' foresaw wireless communication , has raised $ 750,000 via IndieGoGo . Tesla , who died in the first few days , Matthew Inman and clean energy .