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The 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.
- US$35 million, ($325 million in 2022 dollars)
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- April 9, 1965
- Harris County
Apr 9, 2015 · On 9 April 1965, the $37m, county-owned Astrodome opened to the public, with Houston’s business elite comfortably seated in its innovative luxury boxes, its climate controlled to 72F (22C)...
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The 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.
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Apr 9, 2023 · MORE: Astrodome designated Texas Historic Landmark. The Astrodome first debuted in April 1965, as the first fully-enclosed, air-conditioned sports stadium that could seat more than 70,000 fans with enough space to add a bowling alley. UNDATED: AN INTERIOR SHOT OF THE HOUSTON ASTRODOME IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
Apr 10, 2022 · For sports fans of a certain age, the Houston Astrodome was a symbol of a certain era of sports where AstroTurf and multipurpose stadiums were as commonplace as luxury suites and LED video boards are in stadiums now.
Apr 9, 2021 · With its 9.5-acre footprint, domed roof and electrifying scoreboard, the gleaming Astrodome, officially named the Harris County Domed Stadium (it didn’t stick), debuted April 9, 1965, 56 years ...
Mar 7, 2024 · In the heart of Houston, Texas, stands a marvel of engineering and human ingenuity that has captured the imagination of millions since its inauguration in 1965. Dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Houston Astrodome represents an iconic symbol of innovation, progress, and the indomitable spirit of American ambition.