Minchew, Robert J., Houston Astrodome architectural and engineering collection, 1958-1967.

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Minchew, Robert J., Houston Astrodome architectural and engineering collection, 1958-1967.

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The collection consists of papers, newspaper clippings, films, photographs, blueprints and correspondence documenting the career of Robert J. Minchew and his work on the Houston Astrodome.

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University of Texas Libraries

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University of Texas Libraries

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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 A...