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Bookmark or Share- Astrodome - WikipediaThe NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States, with a record attendance of 68,266 set by George Strait in 2001.
- Remembering the Astrodome, the Eighth Wonder of the WorldRemembering the Astrodome, the Eighth Wonder of the World. Fifty years after its grand opening, the spectre of the Houston stadium still looms large. Jeff MacGregor. Writer-at-Large, Smithsonian....
- 60-Year-Old Astrodome Looks for New Life After Years of Abandonment60-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.
- NRG Astrodome | NRG ParkFootball – 62,000. Baseball – 54,000. Concerts/Special Events – 70,000. Billed 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.
- The Houston Astrodome: A brief history on the iconic stadiumExpand. HOUSTON - It's considered Houston's Eighth Wonder of the World and despite its dormancy for years, the legacy behind the Astrodome remains a significant part of the city's history. MORE: Astrodome designated Texas Historic Landmark.
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