A Guide to the Robert J. Minchew Houston Astrodome
Architectural and Engineering Collection
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Creator |
Minchew, Robert
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Robert J. Minchew Houston
Astrodome Architectural and Engineering Collection
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Dates: |
1928-1990 |
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Abstract: |
Robert J. Minchew was the on-site architect during the
construction of the Houston Astrodome. Papers, newspaper clippings, films,
photographs, blueprints and correspondence documenting his career and his work
on the Houston Astrodome. Forms part of the Touring Entertainment Industry
Archive. |
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Accession No. |
[AR 94-274; 94-371] |
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Extent |
21 ft. |
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Language |
English. |
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Repository |
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, 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.
Construction files, research files, legal documents, financial
documents, newspaper clippings, films, magazines, photographs, drawings,
blueprints and correspondence document the career of Robert J. Minchew and his
work on the Houston Astrodome and other construction projects. The bulk of the
material focuses on the Astrodome, originally called Harris County Domed
Stadium, in Houston, Texas. Judge Roy Hofheinz, owner of the Houston Astros,
developed the idea for the Astrodome, the world’s first multi-purpose domed
stadium. After its completion the Astrodome became known as the “eighth wonder
of the world.” The records include correspondence, meeting records, and reports
from all contributing parties including architects: Herman Lloyd and W.B.
Morgan, and Wilson, Morris, Crain, and Anderson, the construction company: H.A.
Lott Inc. and the engineers: Walter P. Moore: Lockwood, Andrews and Newman:
John J. Turney and Robert J. Cummins office. The Astrodome files cover specific
aspects of construction including the foundation, physical plant, roof
structure, skylight, parking lot, and fallout shelter. Areas inside the
Astrodome include the sound system, seating, concession, graphics, and grass.
Materials record the completion of the Astrodome including punch lists,
testing, inspection, publicity, and awards received. Financial files provide
estimates and record funds. The collection includes legal files of the
litigation between the Houston Sports Association and Harris County including
depositions regarding roof leakage. Media records document the publicity
surrounding the Astrodome during its construction and completion. Other
documented construction projects Robert Minchew contributed to include the City
of Longview, Texas, police and courts building, Hallmark II, and the Houston
Livestock Rodeo Exhibition.
Access Restrictions
Unrestricted access.
Use of film material by appointment only; please contact repository
for details.
Use Restrictions
Portions of this collection are stored remotely at the Library Storage
Facility; at least 72 hours notice is required.
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Subjects (Persons) |
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Minchew, Robert
J.--Archives. |
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Subjects |
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Astrodome (Houston,
Tex.). |
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Astrodome (Houston,
Tex.)--Photographs. |
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Architects--Texas--Houston. |
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Architecture--Texas--Houston. |
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Architecture,
Modern--United States—20th century. |
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Public
buildings--Texas--Houston. |
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Sports
facilities--Texas--Houston. |
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Stadia--Texas--Houston. |
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Forms part of the Touring Entertainment Archive. |
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Some material has been separated to the
Artifacts Collection. |
Robert J. Minchew Houston Astrodome Architectural and Engineering
Collection, 1928-1990, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The
University of Texas at Austin.
Detailed Description of the Papers
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At Library Storage Facility: |
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Astrodome Project |
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Planning |
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Research |
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Facility reference |
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Ancher Romero and Company, California State Fair
Exhibition,
August 1958 |
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Cow Palace, San Francisco,
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Detroit: The Newest Convention City,
1963 |
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District of Columbia Stadium Dedication,
1961 |
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Economic analysis of the proposed Honolulu
stadium,
1966 |
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Engineering and economic study District of
Columbia Stadium,
1958 |
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Las Vegas convention center,
1958 |
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Polo grounds,
undated |
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Plan and detail sheets for sports and civic
center, designed by James and Harriss, AIA, Atlanta, Georgia
, undated |
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Report on the economic feasibility of the
Kentucky Fair and Exposition center,
1954 |
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Study of development costs Coliseum and Stock
Show, South Main Street and O.S.T. site,
March 1960 |
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Tulsa State Fairgrounds,
1958 |
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Stadium reference |
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Arena Auditorium Stadium Guides,
1959-1960 |
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The general conditions of the contract for the
construction of buildings,
1963 |
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Research notes on domes,
1961-1962 |
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Urban planning |
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1950 United States Census of Population: Houston,
Texas,
1950 |
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City Planning Commission Annual Reports,
1955-1957 |
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Houston Facts and Figures for Houston Area
Businessmen,
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New residential electric connections,
1958 |
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Projected freeways,
1958 |
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Typical wage rates in the Houston Area,
1958 |
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Urban Planning guide,
undated |
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Harris County Domed Stadium planning |
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Coliseum general requirements,
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Construction specifications institute,
1962-1963 |
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Correspondence, assembling the team contractual
matters,
1958-1964 |
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Harris County Board of Park Commissioners meeting,
1958 |
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Information relating to the preliminary bidding,
1961 |
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Planning notes,
undated |
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Specifications |
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Preliminary Architectural Program and site area
considerations,
1958 |
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Site evaluation,
1958 |
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Plans and Specifications for Harris County Domed
Stadium, Addendum I,
October 1962 |
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Specifications for Harris County Domed Stadium,
1961 |
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Construction documents for Harris County Domed
Stadium,
1962 |
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Addendum to the plans and specifications for
covered dome: |
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Addendum #1, 2, 3, 3-A, 4 |
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Addendum #4, 4-A, 5 |
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Items to be classified,
1962 |
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Time line of stadium completion,
1962 |
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Drawings |
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Drawings,
January 24, 1961 |
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Drawing of roof sections,
1973 |
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Drawings,
undated |
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Field drawings,
1963 |
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Fireplace drawings,
1958 |
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Processed shop drawings,
1963-1964 |
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Shop drawings reinforcing,
1963 |
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Transmittal receipts |
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Shop drawing transmittal waiting for sepia
tracings,
1963 |
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Shop drawings requiring re-submittal,
1963 |
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Shop drawings sent to Chris Vaught,
1963 |
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Shop drawings sent to I.A. Naman and Associates,
1963 |
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Shop drawings sent to Roof Structures Inc.,
1963 |
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Walter P. Moore transmittal file,
1965 |
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Materials |
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Brochures |
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AmBridge Standard Steel Stadiums,
1959 |
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CADRE industries corporation,
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Concrete grandstands,
undated |
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Graver Tank,
1961 |
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Kalwall translucent structural panels,
1958 |
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Midland,
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North American Aviation,
1960 |
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OSRAM high-pressure xenon lamps,
undated |
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Petrical Acoustical Deck,
1975 |
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Photo composing machine,
undated |
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Precast grilles,
1964 |
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Radiant lamp,
undated |
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Rivet fasteners,
undated |
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Silicone construction sealant,
1965 |
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Super skylight,
1965 |
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Ther-mo-roof,
1960 |
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Tnemec coatings,
1965 |
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Lumber and its utilization, The Lamella Roof,
1928 |
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H.A. Lott, material description and quantity,
undated |
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Construction material brochures,
1958-1962 |
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Materials reports,
1963 |
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Hardware Schedules,
1962-1963 |
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TNEMEC company catalog,
1968 |
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Architects and consultants |
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Associated Stadium Architects,
September 1967 |
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Consulting engineers pamphlets,
1958-1962 |
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H.E. Bovay Jr., consulting engineers,
August 1958 |
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International consultants and YUBA,
1960 |
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Jeffrey Lindsay,
1960-1961 |
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North American Aviation,
1960 |
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Schjedahl and Birdair,
1960-1961 |
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S.I. Morris Associates,
1972 |
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Synergetics,
1960 |
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Wendell Beard Consulting Engineer,
undated |
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Wilson, Morris, Crain, and Anderson office
directory,
undated |
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Architect and consultants correspondence |
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Fisk Electric Company,
1963 |
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L.P. Kooken Company,
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Lett, Johnson, Drake, and Piper,
1964-1965 |
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Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman,
1958 |
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Mulhouser, Holms, and Riggs,
1964 |
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Wilson, Morris, Crane, and Anderson,
1961-1975 |
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Construction correspondence,
July 1958-October 1959 |
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Construction correspondence,
January 1960-April 1964 |
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Construction correspondence,
May 1964-October 1965 |
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Construction correspondence,
undated |
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Meetings |
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Application and data for Architects,
1958-1959 |
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Architect and consultant meetings,
1971 |
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Job meeting reports,
1962-1965 |
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Architect’s questions,
1961 |
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Architect’s notes,
1961-1964 |
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Meeting notes,
1960-1966 |
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Reports |
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Daily reports,
1962 |
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Daily reports,
1963 |
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Copies of engineers’ field books,
1974-1975 |
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Engineering reports,
1960 |
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Engineering statistics,
January 1964 |
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H.A. Lott, Inc. photograph records documenting
astrodome construction,
May 1963-March 1965 |
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Memo books,
1964, undated |
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Progress diaries,
1963-1964 |
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Changes |
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Order books,
1963-1964 |
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Lett, Johnson, Drake, and Piper Proposals for
contract change,
1964-1965 |
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Complete change orders, court approved,
1964-1966 |
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Approved change orders,
1963 |
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Requests for replacement of time by the
contractor,
1963-1964 |
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Foundation |
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Foundation plans,
1963 |
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Members not yet erected,
undated |
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Retaining wall tie back,
1963 |
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Temporary stadium,
1961-1962 |
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Physical Plant |
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Operation of Mechanical Facilities,
1965 |
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Prefilters: Installation, operation and maintenance
instructions,
1965 |
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Report on Analysis of refrigeration plant for
proposed sports stadium,
undated |
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Roof structure |
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Armstrong F/A roofing: architects and engineers’
specifications,
undated |
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Astrodome roofing design,
1963-1964 |
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Lydick roofing company,
1961 |
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Proposal Kaiser Aluminum 12 HV Dome for Harris
County Sports Stadium,
December 1960 |
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Report on a conference concerning dome structure
design,
1961 |
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Roof structures,
1960-1963 |
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Roof structure report,
1961 |
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Roof structure correspondence,
1962-1964 |
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Shopcoat paint on dome,
1963 |
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The Story of Roof Structures, Inc.
1930-1961 |
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Contract documents, new roofing and appurtenant
repairs,
1972 |
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Skylight |
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Correspondence concerning dome glare and lighting,
1966 |
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Glass skylights,
1961-1965 |
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Memorandum to Preston Shirley concerning skylights,
October 1975 |
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Plastic skylight documents,
1957-1962 |
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Plastic skylights,
1961-1965 |
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Plastics and fire,
1962 |
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Skylight correspondence,
1961-1975 |
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Skylight inspections,
1967-1978 |
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Skylight information,
1964-1967 |
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Skylight memorandum,
1975 |
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Sunlight and skylights,
1960-1963 |
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Sound System |
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Acoustics,
1960-1965 |
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Architectural acoustical materials,
1963 |
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Operating instructions sound amplification system,
1967 |
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Printed material sound systems,
undated |
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Sound amplification systems,
1963 |
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Sound equipment,
May 1963 |
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Sound system correspondence,
1965 |
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Taft Broadcasting company contractors,
undated |
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Seating |
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Construction documents for seating,
1963 |
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Seating,
1964 |
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Concession stands |
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Food service equipment,
undated |
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Ice machines,
1963 |
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Graphics |
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Agreement for graphics consultant,
1966 |
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Correspondence, graphics file,
1965 |
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Qualitative analysis of sign requirements,
undated |
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Grass |
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Artificial grass,
1964 |
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Grass contracts,
1961 |
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Grass experience, A&M College,
1964 |
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Grass research,
1960-1962 |
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Landscape correspondence,
1963 |
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Sodding,
1963-1964 |
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Parking Lot |
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Brown and Root |
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Contracts,
1964-1965 |
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Correspondence,
1965 |
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Daily Time Report,
1964 |
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Monthly estimate file,
1964-1965 |
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Test report files, concrete, soil,
1964-1965 |
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Correspondence concerning parking lots,
1962 |
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Daily reports, stadium sub-drainage,
1962 |
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Fencing,
1963 |
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Lab reports,
1962 |
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Parking lot surfacing,
1964 |
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Proposal, contract documents and specifications for
asphalt surfacing for Northeast Quadrant parking area,
1962 |
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Proposal for drainage and paving,
March 1964 |
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Proposal for grading, drainage facilities and
surfacing,
1961 |
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Report of sub-surface soil exploration tests for
Harris County Domed Stadium parking lot,
undated |
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Specifications and bid for Harris County domed
stadium parking lot surfacing,
1964 |
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Specifications and bid for the Harris County domed
stadium parking lot surfacing,
undated |
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Specifications for earthwork and subdrainage for
Harris County Sports Stadium, Houston, Texas,
1961 |
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Sub-drainage,
1962 |
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Sub-drainage, John Kraak Inc.,
1962-1964 |
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Trinity Construction Company surfacing northeast
quadrant parking area,
1962 |
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Fallout shelter |
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Fallout shelter,
1961 |
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Fallout shelter project, revised estimate,
February 1962 |
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Proposed Houston-Harris County, Texas, fallout
shelter project,
1962 |
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Punch list |
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Check set, graphic at stadium,
1965 |
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Punch list file,
1965 |
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Recommendations for completion,
1966 |
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Completed stadium |
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Astrodome summary,
1967 |
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Domed stadium data,
1968 |
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Facts and figures about the Harris County Sports
Stadium,
1961-1962 |
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Harris County Domed Stadium general information,
undated |
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Post-construction correspondence,
1965-1972 |
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Testing |
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Acoustical Evaluation,
1965 |
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Cathodic Protection Survey,
1965 |
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Corrosion study and recommendations,
1963 |
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Evaluation of wind tunnel test,
1961 |
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Evaluation of wind tunnel data,
1961 |
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Investigation of surface burning characteristics,
1963 |
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Laboratories |
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Daniel F. Smith Laboratories test results,
1964 |
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Engineering testing laboratories,
1963-1964 |
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Pittsburg Testing Lab,
1964-1965 |
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Shilstone Testing Lab,
1969 |
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Southwestern Laboratories reports,
1962-1963 |
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Settlement studies,
1963 |
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Soil borings and tests stadium relocation Houston,
Texas,
July 1961 |
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| 94-274/13 |
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Soil investigation,
1961 |
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Soil test reports,
1962 |
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Steel tests,
1963 |
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Surveys,
undated |
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Test results,
1963-1965 |
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Testing correspondence,
1962-1965 |
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Inspection |
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Domed Stadium inspection report,
January 1965 |
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Hot mix alphaltic concrete inspection,
1965 |
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Inspection receipts,
1964-1965 |
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Inspection reports out,
1965 |
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Inspector correspondence,
1963-1964 |
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Structural steel field inspection,
1963-1964 |
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Structural steel shop inspection,
1963-1965 |
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Financial |
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Architects and engineers fees,
1959-1965 |
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Associated architects financial correspondence,
1959-1961 |
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Certificates of payments, general contractor,
1963-1965 |
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Contractor cost estimate,
1961 |
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Construction estimate,
1964 |
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Cost estimates,
1962 |
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Estimate,
1964 |
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Estimate on stadium,
1958 |
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Fees due,
1961-1963 |
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Gasoline receipts,
1963-1964 |
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Invoices,
1964-1965 |
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Johnson, Drake and Piper Inc., estimate forms,
undated |
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Miscellaneous expenses paid,
1965 |
| box |
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Photocopies, blueprint receipts,
1961-1962 |
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Preliminary cost estimate,
1960 |
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Receipts,
undated |
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Record of deposits made for plans and
specifications,
1962 |
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Remittance vouchers,
1965-1966 |
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Stadium paid bills |
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A-Z,
1961-1965 |
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Blueprints,
1965 |
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Drafting time,
1965 |
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Engineers,
1965 |
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Grass Experiment,
1961 |
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Travel,
1964 |
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Legal |
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Affidavit,
1967 |
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Agreements,
1962 |
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Contracts |
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Contracts and pricing sheets,
1964-1970 |
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Contract changes,
1963, 1965 |
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Contract documents, new roofing and appurtenant
repairs, Harris County Domed Stadium,
October 1972 |
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Documents concerning proposed contract for roofing
system of the Harris County Domed Stadium,
1973 |
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General contracts,
1963-1964 |
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Harris County Commissioners court statement,
1961 |
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Subcontracts,
1973 |
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Subcontracts for roofing system,
July 1973 |
| box |
| 94-274/15 |
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Harris County legal action,
1961-1966 |
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Harris County, Texas vs. Lloyd and Morgan, et. al.,
1961 |
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Houston Sports Association |
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Agreement between the Houston Sports Association
and Harris County,
1972 |
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Contract and agreement between the Houston Sports
Association Inc., and Tippetts-Abbett-McCarthy-Stratton,
May 1972 |
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Houston Sports Association Inc., contract
documents,
1973 |
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Lease and agreement by and between Harris County
and Houston Sports Association, Inc.,
May 1961 |
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Legal document concerning the Houston Sports
Association,
1966 |
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Legal documents between Harris County and Houston
Sports Association,
1966-1972 |
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Legal cases |
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Commissioners’ court hearing on Harris County
domed stadium,
1972 |
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Hearing on the Harris County Domed Stadium,
February 1972 |
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Houston Sports Association vs. Harris County,
1959-1972 |
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Supplemental material to county’s brief in
support of motion for summary judgment,
1971 |
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Houston Sports Association vs. Harris County
Texas vs. Lloyd, Morgan, Wilson, Morris, Crain, and Anderson hearing on
abatement,
undated |
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Houston Sports Association vs. Harris County
Texas vs. Lloyd, Morgan, Wilson, Morris, Crain, and Anderson
depositions |
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Blair, Richard W.,
April 1974 |
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Doss, Richard P.,
June 1971 |
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Stipulations to be attached to the deposition
of Richard P. Doss,
June 1971 |
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Dunne, William P.,
June 1974 |
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Elliott, Judge William,
September 1974 |
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Eyster, Herbert M.,
November 1973 |
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Farnsworth, Alan C.,
November 1973 |
| box |
| 94-274/16 |
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Hofheinz, Fred,
September 1972 |
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Joiner, George,
August 1974 |
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Jones, Howard M.,
April 1974 |
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Kwoh, Theodore H.T.,
September 1974 |
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Miller, Edward D., Jr.,
June 1974 |
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Miller, Viggo,
September 1974 |
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Minchew, Robert J.,
March 1974 |
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Minner, Harold Y.,
March 1974 |
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Exhibits to the deposition of Harold Y.
Minner,
1967-1968 |
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Morris, S.I.,
March 1974 |
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Smith, Talbot M.,
September 1974 |
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Tillinghast, Josh,
August 1974 |
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White, James W.,
June 1974 |
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Wilson, Charles J.,
September 1974 |
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Jones-Blair Company, Neogard Company
correspondence,
1970-1975 |
| box |
| 94-274/17 |
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Roof leakage |
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Correspondence concerning roof leakage,
1963-1975 |
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Houston Sports Association vs. Harris County
Gulf Waterproofing Company Inc.,
1964-1968 |
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Investigation of roof leakage,
1972-1973 |
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Insurance,
1965 |
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Leases,
1963 |
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Legal documents,
1964-1971 |
| box |
| 94-274/18 |
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Legal documents,
1972-1973 |
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Legal items |
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Number 6-testing,
1963-1969 |
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Number 7-fees,
1963-1965 |
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Number 8-general requirements,
1961 |
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Number 9-inspections,
1966-1970 |
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Number 10-dome paint,
1965-1971 |
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Number 31-soil,
1962-1963 |
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Number 32-proposals,
1964 |
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Number 37-construction progress,
1964-1966 |
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Resolution,
1962 |
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Stadium legislative bill,
1957 |
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Media |
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Articles |
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"Acousti-architectural
Considerations in the Harris County Domed Stadium",
1965 |
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"The Air-Conditioning of
Great Spaces" draft,
1965 |
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"Dynamic Houston: The
Domed Stadium",
undated |
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"Firsts for
Astrodome",
undated |
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"The Greening of the
Astrodome: An Experience in Collaboration" by Charles Wilson, with
drafts,
undated |
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Brochures concerning the Astrodome,
undated |
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Clippings |
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Clippings,
1957-1965 |
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Magazine clippings,
1958-1982 |
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Newspaper clippings,
1951-1990 |
| box |
| 94-274/19 |
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Newspaper clippings,
undated |
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Inside the Astrodome: Eighth
Wonder of the World,
1965 |
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Magazines |
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Architectural and
Engineering News,
January 1963 |
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Architectural Forum,
January 1957 |
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Building Construction,
November 1964 |
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Business Week, October 5, 1963 |
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Chemical Week, April 17, 1965 |
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Civil Engineering, April 1958 |
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The Dallas Times Herald
Sunday Magazine, April 4, 1965 |
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Dupont Magazine, March-April 1964 |
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Engineering Digest, January 1964 |
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Engineering New-Record,
February 27, 1964 |
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Enjay Rubber Reporter,
undated |
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General Electric Review,
September 1958 |
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Great Southerner, April 1965 |
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The Hot Air Recorder,
January 1962 |
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Houston Chronicle Texas
Sunday Magazine, April 4, 1965 |
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Lawyers Title News, November 1964 |
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LIFE, April 9 and 23, 1965 |
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LOOK, April 20, 1965 |
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Lucite Spectrum, April 1964 |
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Master Builders
Reporter, no. 12,
1957 |
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Materials Protection,
November 1964 |
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The Montreal Star Weekend
Magazine, May 15, 1965 |
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National Real Estate
Investor, January 1965 |
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Newsweek, August 17, 1964 and April 26,
1965 |
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O Dirigente Constructor,
April 1965 |
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Rohm & Haas Reporter,
May-June 1961 |
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Red Topics, Issue 3,
1960 |
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Magazine, September 27, 1964 |
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The Slide Rule, July 1961 |
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This Week Magazine, May 1958 |
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TIME, April 16, 1965 |
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Paul Peters stadium movie proposal,
1964 |
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Publicity files |
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News releases,
1965-1967 |
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Press releases concerning Astrodome,
1966 |
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Public release file,
1964-1965 |
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Publicity files,
1964-1965 |
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Awards |
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Architectural awards of excellence,
1965 |
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Nomination for outstanding civil engineering
achievement,
1965 |
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Topping out ceremony,
1963-1964 |
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Professional organizations |
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Houston Engineering and Scientific Society,
1959 |
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Houston Sports Association |
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Acceptance,
1965 |
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Correspondence,
1965 |
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National League Baseball Club,
1962 |
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National League Welcomes You Aboard,
1960 |
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Society of the Plastics Industry -
"Design and Mechanical-Electrical Characteristics of
500-ft-diameter Radome," November 2, 1960 |
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Sportsdome Association speech,
undated |
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Structural Cement-Fiber Products Association: uniforms
standards and specifications,
1974 |
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Texas Society of Professional Engineers |
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A Guidebook on Engineering Fees and Salaries,
1952 |
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Manual of Professional Practice,
1958 |
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Travel documents to conventions,
1963-1965 |
| box |
| 94-274/20 |
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Other construction project files |
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American Cancer Society,
1974 |
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American Heart Association,
undated |
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City of Longview, Texas, Police and Courts building,
1976 |
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City jail |
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General information |
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Preliminary details |
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Prison hardware and equipment supplies |
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Product information |
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Federal Reserve Bank of Houston,
1974 |
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Hallmark II,
1977-1978 |
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Addendum file |
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Application and certificate for payment |
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Architects field report |
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Ballpark price request |
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Board meeting minutes |
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Completion and punch lists |
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Change order |
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Contract file |
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Design revision |
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Estimates |
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Exemption certificate |
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Field orders |
| box |
| 94-274/21 |
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General correspondence |
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Job meeting reports |
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Miscellaneous |
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Owner furnished equipment |
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Property information |
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Proposals |
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Requests for extra money |
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SPAW-Glass Incorporated |
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State licensing correspondence |
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Testing reports |
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Transmittals |
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Houston Livestock Rodeo Exhibition |
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Architectural proposals and plans,
undated |
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Report and construction data,
1967 |
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Specifications for exterior elevation,
1968 |
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Kronzer townhouse,
1974 |
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Leonard Rosenberg Residence,
1974 |
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Medical Clinic of Houston,
1974 |
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Olmsted-Kirk Co. of Houston,
1974 |
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Ralph Anderson townhouse,
1974 |
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Rice University,
1974 |
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U.S. Border Station, Laredo,
1974 |
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Vanderbilt University,
1974 |
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Western National Bank roof,
1974 |
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At Sid Richardson Hall: |
| box |
| 2.325/OD5 |
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Astrodome |
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Oversized posters, architectural drawings and
blueprints,
1963 |
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Daylight analysis of the Houston Domed Stadium,
1965 |
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Ring girder erection procedure,
1963 |
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Roof structure,
1963 |
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Schedule for off-site projects,
1961 |
| box |
| 2.325/OD7 |
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Oversized architectural plans, drawings and mockups,
1963 |
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Operation schedules of Harris County Domed Stadium,
1965 |
| box |
| 2.325/OD8 |
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Oversized blueprint drawings, 1961-1972 |
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Repairs to main roof,
1972 |
| box |
| 3So83 |
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Bound volume, blueprints for Harris County stadium,
[ca. 1961] |
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Architectural drawings and plans of the Harris County
sports stadium,
1962-1965 |
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Annotated calendar,
1964 |
| box |
| 3W199 |
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Astrodome, silent print, reel-to-reel film,
undated |
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Wilson, Morris, Crain, and Anderson, A.I.A., “Some
Recent Jobs”, reel-to-reel film,
undated |
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Big 2 News, KPRC-TV, Houston, reel-to-reel film,
undated |
| box |
| 2FilmC6 |
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"The Astrodome", 16mm
color positive release print, undated |
| box |
| 3V257 |
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Harris County domed stadium photographs, contact
sheets: |
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Miscellaneous |
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Contact sheets |
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Harris County domed stadium photographs |
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Soil test reports,
1962 |
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Photographs from domed stadium under construction
(disassembled album) |
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Construction progress photographs,
1962-1965 |
| box |
| 2.325/OD5 |
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Other construction projects |
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Blueprints for Harris county courthouse and jail
building,
1950-1956 |
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Birdseye view of the Honolulu municipal stadium site,
September 6, 1967 |
| box |
| 2.325/OD8 |
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Oversized blueprint drawings |
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Houston Livestock Show and Exposition Building,
[1967?] |
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Building layout for old City of Houston police
station/penthouse on courthouse annex number 12,
undated |
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Colt stadium,
1961 |
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Seating plan proposal for buff stadium,
1961 |
| box |
| 3V257 |
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Photographs of other stadiums,
undated |
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