Construction begins on the Astrodome

ByTom March 18, 1962September 5, 2024

1962 – Construction begins on the Astrodome, a short hike from where Colt Stadium is nearing completion. The excavation pit for the domed stadium floor soon becomes a haven for breeding mosquitoes in land that was once marsh fields.

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Construction begins on the Astrodome

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