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Fred Bear (March 5, 1902 – April 27, 1988) was an American bow hunter and manufacturer. Although he did not start bow hunting until he was 29 and did not master the skill for many years, he is widely regarded as a pioneer in the bow hunting community.
Fred Bear sold the company to Victor Comptometer in 1968, [4] but remained the president of Bear Archery. The company was not one of the first compound bow manufacturers, but eventually found success with early models like the Whitetail Hunter. Bear Archery moved manufacturing from Michigan to Gainesville, Florida in 1978.
Gainesville residents Thomas Hawkins and Davis Rembert started a fundraising effort, garnering over $2 million from private and government funds. [3] A ceremony commemorating the opening of the park and its community center was held in April 2004. [3] Florida's governor at the time, Jeb Bush, attended the ceremony. [3]
Florida Military Aviation Museum, St. Petersburg, closed in about 2007 [43] Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum, Kissimmee, closed in 2004; Fred Bear Museum, Gainesville, showcased archery & the contribution of Fred Bear, a man who popularized the sport, closed in 2003, [44] current museum located in Springfield, Missouri
Museums in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, United States. Pages in category "Museums in Gainesville, Florida" The following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total.
The Hecht Museum in Haifa defended its decision to present the object without protective glass, saying that its founder emphasized the importance of making history accessible to the public.
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Gainesville: Florida: Farm: Includes 1870s farm Silver River Museum: Silver Springs: Florida: Open-air: Includes restored or "newly built" 19th-century farm buildings with a special living history event Agrirama: Tifton: Georgia: Farm