Houston Astrodome, 8400 Kirby Dr, Houston, Harris County, TX
Originally called the Harris County Domed Stadium, the Astrodome was completed in 1964. Conceived as the home of the Houston Colts and Houston Oilers, it was termed by many as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It was the first time that a stadium was built for both baseball and football that was totally enclosed and fully air-conditioned. The building covers 9.14 acres of land. Circular in shape, the outer diameter of the Astrodome is 710` and the clear span of the dome roof is 642`.
Houston Astrodome, 8400 Kirby Dr, Houston, Harris County, TX
Originally called the Harris County Domed Stadium, the Astrodome was completed in 1964. Conceived as the home of the Houston Colts and Houston Oilers, it was termed by many as the Eighth Wonder of the World. It was the first time that a stadium was built for both baseball and football that was totally enclosed and fully air-conditioned. The building covers 9.14 acres of land. Circular in shape, the outer diameter of the Astrodome is 710` and the clear span of the dome roof is 642`.
Posted Date
Sep 28, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
