Astrodome - Wikipedia
WEBThe Astrodome was joined by a new neighbor in 2002, the retractable-roofed Reliant Stadium (now known as NRG Stadium), which was built to house Houston's new NFL franchise, the Houston Texans. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo moved to the new venue in 2003, leaving the Astrodome without any major tenants.
NRG Astrodome
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.
NRG Park - Wikipedia
WEBNRG Park, formerly Reliant Park and Astrodomain, is a complex in Houston, named after the energy company NRG Energy. It is located on Kirby Drive at the South Loop West Freeway ( I-610 ). This complex of buildings encompasses 350 acres (1.4 km 2) of land and consists of four venues: NRG Stadium, NRG Center, NRG Arena and the NRG Astrodome .
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.
The Sad Fate (but Historic Legacy) of the Houston Astrodome
WEBNov 8, 2013 · On a warm January morning in 1962, seven men, sporting cowboy hats and eschewing shovels, broke ground on what would become the Houston Astrodome, home of the Houston Astros and the Houston...
See what the inside of the Astrodome looks like today - Chron
WEBSep 26, 2016 · "Reliant Park officials have unveiled a $1.35 billion plan that would convert the Astrodome to a multipurpose convention and science center as part of a redevelopment that also would replace ...
The Astrodome: The Eighth Wonder of the World Changed Sports …
WEBAug 17, 2017 · On March 3 a concert by George Strait attracted 68,266, an all-time Astrodome record. When NRG Stadium (then known as Reliant Stadium) was completed in 2002, the Astrodome became expendable as a large-scale entertainment venue. Still, the Astrodome was put into use from time to time.
Space waste: Future of long-dormant Astrodome remains up in …
WEBMar 30, 2023 · The NCAA Men's Final Four has the national spotlight on Houston and NRG Park, where the historic domed stadium sits unused. What's next for the Astrodome? In short, not much at all.
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...
Astrodome - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo (1966-2003) The Astrodome, which was called "Reliant Astrodome", is a domed sports stadium. The Astrodome was the first of its type built. It is in Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Reliant Park complex.
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