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).