Details for Herbert M. Hinckley

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5439002457

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Marker Number 2457
Atlas Number 5439002457
Marker Title Herbert M. Hinckley
Index Entry Hinckley, Herbert M.
Address 3300 block W. Lancaster
City Fort Worth
County Tarrant
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 653135
UTM Northing 3624383
Subject Codes design and construction
Marker Year 0
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location 3300 block W. Lancaster, Ft.Worth; Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 14" x 24"
Marker Text Engineering innovator who designed this dome for 1936 Texas Centennial. Staked reputation on plan (which uses a unique way of connecting radial arches at peak) despite doubts of many experts. Also designed nearby tower, buildings in major cities, and many bridges. (1971)

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