The science building where I went to college was named in honor of the Fondren family that donated generously to its construction in the 1950s. It is a four story limestone building that looks like a barn with a lecture auditorium jutting out towards the highway running in front of the university. Apparently Mrs. Fondren didn't look at the construction plans in advance because the building was so ugly that she vowed never to give any more money to the university.
The Fondren Foundation contributed to the expansion of the building in the late 90s that corrected the architectural gaffe and announced a $1 million gift for the next set of renovations which are in progress. The renovation plans call for removing the roof, adding fourth floor windows and including an atrium in the center of the building.
Fondren-Jones Science Building, Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.
The left portion of the building was constructed in the 50s, the right portion was added as an expansion in 1999.
My grandfather was also employed by Humble Oil back in the 40s and 50s.
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