Astrodome

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. The building opened in 1965. At that time, it was named the Harris County Domed Stadium. It was also called the "Eighth Wonder of the World".[1]

The Astrodome, Eighth Wonder of the World
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Former namesThe Astrodome
Harris County Domed Stadium
Location8400 Kirby Drive, Houston, Texas 77054 U.S.
OwnerHarris County
OperatorAstrodome USA
Capacity62,439 Football
54,816 Baseball
SurfaceGrass (1965)
Astroturf (1966–present)
Construction
Broke groundJanuary 3, 1962
OpenedApril 12, 1965
ClosedDecember 21, 1996 (NFL)
October 9, 1999 (MLB)
2003 (rodeo) 2004 (official)
DemolishedN/A
Construction cost$35 million USD
ArchitectHermon Lloyd & W.B. Morgan and Wilson, Morris, Crain & Anderson
Tenants
Houston Oilers (NFL) 1968–1997
Houston Astros (MLB) (1965-1999)
Houston Gamblers (USFL) (1984-1985)
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (1966-2003)

Reliant Energy bought the right to name the building in 2000.

Hurricane Katrina

In August and September 2005, the Astrodome was a shelter for Hurricane Katrina Survivors.

Teams and notable events

Astrodome Media

Sources

  1. Ballparks
  2. "Mickey Mantle's NYC". Retrieved 2008-05-18.
  3. Houston Astros history - 1965 season

Other websites

Coordinates: 29°41′01″N 95°24′30″W / 29.68359197°N 95.40834450°W / 29.68359197; -95.40834450