Minchew, Robert J.

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Robert J. Minchew was the on-site architect during the construction of the Houston Astrodome, which opened in April 1965. He worked for the architect firm Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. Minchew was educated at Rice University and was a member of the Construction Specifications Institute.

From the guide to the Robert J. Minchew Houston Astrodome Architectural and Engineering Collection [AR 94-274; 94-371]., 1928-1990, (The University of Texas at Austin, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History)

Robert J. Minchew was the on-site architect during the construction of the Houston Astrodome. Minchew was educated at Rice University and was a member of the Construction Specifications Institute.

From the description of Minchew, Robert J., Houston Astrodome architectural and engineering collection, 1958-1967. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 39395162

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United States
Texas--Houston
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Architects
Architects
Architecture
Architecture
Architecture, Modern
Architecture, Modern
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Astrodome (Houston, Tex.)
Public buildings
Public buildings
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Stadia
Stadiums
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Birth 1930

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Americans

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