Historical Marker
Herbert M. Hinckley
Historical marker location:
3300 block W. Lancaster, Fort Worth, Texas
( 3300 block W. Lancaster, Ft.Worth; Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum)
Marker installed: 0
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).
In the late 19th century, Texas became known for its cattle drives, in which cowboys would move herds of cattle from Texas to railheads in Kansas and other northern states. The cattle drives were dangerous and difficult work, but they played a key role in the development of the American cattle industry.