Astrodome - Wikipedia
WEBThe NRG Astrodome, [6] formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, was the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States. It sat around 50,000 fans, with a record attendance of 68,266 set by George Strait in 2002.
Astrodome | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAstrodome, the world’s first domed air-conditioned indoor stadium, built in Houston, Texas, in 1965 and arguably the city’s most important architectural structure. It was last used in 2009, and five years later it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
NRG Astrodome - NRG Park
WEBBilled as “The Eighth Wonder of the World” by Judge Roy Hofheinz, the 70,000-seat Astrodome, debuted in 1965 as the world’s first domed stadium. This iconic stricter served as an important sports and performance facility in Harris County for nearly forty years.
60-Year-Old Astrodome Looks for New Life After Years of …
WEBJan 4, 2022 · 60-Year-Old Houston Astrodome Looks for New Life After Years of Abandonment. The fate of this historic landmark that once housed two professional sports teams has yet to be determined. Sixty years ago, on January 3, 1962, construction began on the Houston Astrodome.
Remembering the Astrodome, the Eighth Wonder of the World
WEBThe greatest dome ever conceived, a climate-controlled wonderland of science and cutting-edge engineering, the biggest indoor space ever made by man, an immense decorated cylinder with a flying...
The Astrodome: The Eighth Wonder of the World Changed Sports …
WEBAug 17, 2017 · The Houston Astrodome was the first fully enclosed, air-conditioned major-league ballpark. It was formally unveiled in an exhibition game that pitted the Houston Astros against the American League champion New York …
Remembering the Astrodome (The Eight Wonder of the World)
WEBApr 10, 2022 · Once it was the iconic symbol of Houston. Dubbed “The Eighth Wonder of the World”, the Astrodome was beyond state of the art of the Mid-1960s –it was “space-age” in America’s space city.
The Astrodome - National Trust for Historic Preservation
WEBConstructed in 1964, the Astrodome was deemed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” when it opened in 1965. As the world’s first indoor, air conditioned domed stadium, the 18-story multipurpose structure set the bar for arena design and construction for decades to come.
WEBThe Astrodome is Houston’s most significant architectural and cultural asset. Opened in 1965, and soon nicknamed the “8th Wonder of the World,” the world’s first domed stadium was conceived to protect sports spectators from Houston’s heat, humidity, and frequent inclement weather.
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WEBThe Astrodome is Houston’s most significant architectural and cultural asset. Opened in 1965, and soon nicknamed the “8th Wonder of the World,” the world’s first domed stadium was conceived to protect sports spectators from Houston’s heat, humidity, and frequent inclement weather.