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Did they implode the Astrodome?
The Astrodome was declared non-compliant with fire code by the Houston Fire Department in 2008 and parts of it were demolished in 2013 after several years of disuse. In 2014 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places….Astrodome.
| Construction | |
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| Construction cost | US$35 million ($301 million in 2021 dollars) |
What replaced the Astrodome?
Today, the Dome has been approved for a $105 million renovation plan. The NFL Oilers left Houston in 1996, the MLB Astros relocated to Minute Maid Park in 2000, and a new NFL franchise, the Houston Texans, began their run in 2002 in the new Reliant Stadium, which is adjacent to the Astrodome.
Why is the Astrodome still standing?
“It is primarily used as a storage facility for the tenants and the county at NRG Park,” said Beth Wiedower Jackson, the executive director for the Astrodome Conservancy. She says it cannot be torn down because it has national and state historic protections.
How much would it cost to demolish the Astrodome?
Studies in recent years have estimated the cost of demolishing the Astrodome to be between $29 million and $78 million. Opened in 1965, the Astrodome was home to MLB’s Houston Astros and the NFL’s Houston Oilers. It was spacious enough to fit an 18-story building under its 208-foot high roof.
Why don’t they tear down the Astrodome?
However, in 2017, the Texas Historical Commission designated the Astrodome a state antiquities landmark, which basically protects it from being torn down. That also means the Texas Historical Commission has to sign off on any changes, and no changes can be made that can’t be undone.
Which NFL teams have the oldest stadiums?
Soldier Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago Bears is the oldest stadium in the league having opened in 1924. The stadium that has been used the longest by an NFL team is Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers since 1957.
Why have they not demolished the Astrodome?