1930-2017
Cal Dean Hill, Jr. was born on July 13, 1930 in Sugar Land, Texas. He earned both the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from Rice Institute ( now Rice University). After completion of his active service in the navy, he and his wife returned to Houston to raise a family, and to begin his architecture career . In his professional life, Dean was a long time member of the American Institute of Architects, active in local AIA chapter affairs, and practiced with various firms in Houston for a long career, only fully retiring in his mid-70’s.