It's considered Houston's Eighth Wonder of the World and as we celebrate its 58th anniversary, here's a brief look at the Astrodome's legacy.
Not to mention, iconic Tejano singer, Selena Quintanilla had her last performance at the Astrodome before her untimely death in 1995.
American singer Selena performs onstage during the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at the Houston Astrodome, Houston, Texas, February 26, 1995. The performance was her last before her murder the fol**EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from a 2020 report** Longtime Astros fans remember what it was like to watch the 'Stros at the Astrodome.In 2012-2013, there were talks to demolish it and have it converted into a parking lot for NRG Park.
"I remain amazed at the profound emotional bond that Harris County residents, and Texans at large, have with this distinctive building," Emmett said in a letterhead back in 2015. "But it is after all just a building – a debt-free asset owned by the taxpayers of Harris County. And it’s time – past time, really - to put that asset back to work for Harris County and the tenants of NRG Park.
There were also plans to revitalize the dome, but nothing ever solidified. However, in 2018, the Astrodome was designated as a"This Dome is a lot more than just a structure," Emmett said in 2018." It's our history, and it's our lives."
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