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The Astrodome: Building an American Spectacle

Recording of a lecture on the history, development, and engineering of the Astrodome given by James Gast at the Bellaire Historical Society on March 10, 2016.

The Colts .45, Vol. 3 No. 2

uhlib_1971_002_b008_f014_004_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity

The Colts .45, Vol. 3 No. 1

uhlib_1971_002_b008_f014_002_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity

The Colts .45, Vol. 2 No. 2

uhlib_1971_002_b008_f014_002_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity

The Colts .45, Vol. 2 No. 1

uhlib_1971_002_b008_f014_001_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity

Statement for George Kirksey

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Statement for George Kirksey

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

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Statement for George Kirksey

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Photograph, Team Shot of the Colt 45's

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, Steel Structure of the Astrodome

Tags: 1960s, design and construction

Photograph, Roy Hofheinz and Bud Adams Standing in Front of a Model of the Astrodome

Tags: 1960s, bringing baseball, design and construction, Hofheinz

Autographed Photograph, Robert Bob Lillis

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Autographed Photograph, Robert Bob Aspromonte

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Autograph Photograph, Richard Dick Farrell

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Statement for George Kirksey, Recap of Liquor Pool Account

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Press Release Regarding the New Domed Stadium

uhlib_1971_002_b009_f016_001_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, Astros, media and publicity

Press Release Regarding the First Annual Texas All Star Polo Match

Tags: 1960s, competitions and shows

Press Release Regarding Factual Information about the Astrodome

uhlib_1971_002_b009_f016_002_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, media and publicity

Press Release Announcing George Kirksey's Resignation from the Houston Sports Association

Tags: 1960s, bringing baseball, business

Photograph, Power Brokers Responsible for Bringing Baseball to Houston

Tags: bringing baseball, Hofheinz

Photograph, Paul Richards with Colt 45's player, Image 2

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, Paul Richards with Colt 45's player, Image 1

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, Paul Richards Instructing John Bateman how to Block Low and Wide Pitches

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Paul Richards Instructing Infielders on how to Touch Second Base on Double Play at Spring Training Camp

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Paul Richards Giving Instructions to Young Catchers

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Paul Richards Giving Batting Instructions to Joe Morgan and Sonny Jackson, while Lou Fitzgerald Looks On

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Paul Richards and Luman Harris Working with Jerry Grote on Receiving the Ball to Make a Play at the Plate

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Paul Richards and Hal (Skinny) Brown Giving Personal Instruction to Jay Dahl Before his First Major League Start

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Report, Official League Admissions to Astrodome Games by Team

uhlib_1971_002_b009_f017_005_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, business

Photograph, National League President Warren C. Giles Inspecting the Construction of Astrodome

Tags: 1960s, design and construction

Photograph, Mike White Receiving a Flu Shot by Jim Ewell

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Members of the Colt 45's Standing Outside Team Plane

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, Luman Harris Working with Chris Zachary on his Curve Ball

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Luman Harris Instructing Jerry Ard and Steve Hertz in Foot Position in Taking a Lead off Third Base

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Letter to George Kirksey

Regarding a statement of his account during his time involved in Houston Sports Association

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Autographed Photograph, Larry Dierker

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Judge Bill Elliott and R. E. Smith Standing in Front of a Model of the Astrodome

Tags: bringing baseball

Photograph, John Paciorek Practicing Catching Fly Balls with Jim Bugsby

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Autographed Photograph, Joe Morgan

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Autographed Photograph, Jim Wynn

Tags: Astros, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Jim Busby Instructing Brock Davis in Catching Fly Balls

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Jim Busby Discussing Outfield Play with Brock Davis

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Interior View of Astrodome Seating

Tags: experience, seats

Ticket, Houston vs. Philadelphia

Tags: 1960s, Astros, ticket

Booklet, "Houston Sports Association National League Welcomes You Aboard," for George Kirksey on the "Rain or Shine" Tour

uhlib_1971_002_b009_f022_001.pdf

Tags: 1960s, bringing baseball

1965 Houston Astros Schedule and Ticket Information

Tags: 1960s, Astros, business, grand opening

Photograph, Harry Craft Going Over Some of the Finer Points of Pitching with Young Baseball Players

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Harry Craft Giving Young Colt 45's Players Baserunning Instructions

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Harry Craft Giving Pitching Instructions to a Group of Rookie Pitchers

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Harry Craft Giving Outfield Candidates Instructions in Throwing

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Harry Craft and Cot Deal Working with Young Pitchers in Spring Training

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Group Gathered on Field for the Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies game

Tags: 1960s, Astros

Photograph, Grady Hatton Giving Ivan Murrell Batting Instruction During School at Colt Stadium

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, George Kirksey, Roy Hofheinz, and Billy Graham, Image 2

Tags: bringing baseball, Hofheinz

Photograph, George Kirksey, Roy Hofheinz, and Billy Graham, Image 1

Tags: bringing baseball, Hofheinz

Photograph, George Kirksey, Reverend Billy Graham, Judge Roy Hofheinz Standing Over Architectural Plans, Image 2

Tags: bringing baseball, competitions and shows, design and construction, Hofheinz

Photograph, George Kirksey, Reverend Billy Graham, Judge Roy Hofheinz Standing Over Architectural Plans, Image 1

Tags: 1960s, bringing baseball, design and construction, Hofheinz

Photograph, George Kirksey Working Out With Players of the Colt 45's

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, George Kirksey with Astrodome Visitors

Tags: fame and influence

Photograph, George Kirksey with Colt 45's players

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, George Kirksey and R. E. Smith

Tags: bringing baseball

Photograph, George Kirksey and Colt 45's Player Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox Standing Under the Dome

Tags: 1960s, Colts, design and construction, players

Photograph, George Kirksey and Colt 45's Player Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox Looking up at the Dome

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players, roof

Photograph, Frank Gabler Demonstrating to Three Young Pitchers the Way to Break the Wrist

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Four Members of the Colt 45's Staff Giving Instruction to Jay Dahl

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Exterior View of the Astrodome at Night

Tags: 1960s, exterior and parking

Photograph, Exterior View of the Astrodome

Tags: 1960s, exterior and parking

Envelope, Image 2

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Envelope, Image 1

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Envelope, Addressed to the Astrodome Club, Image 3

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Envelope, Addressed to the Astrodome Club, Image 2

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Envelope, Addressed to The Astrodome Club, Image 1

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Envelope, Addressed to George Kirksey

Tags: 1960s, Astrodome Club

Photograph, Eddie Robinson Giving Batting Instructions to Jim Cope

Tags: 1960s, Colts, players

Photograph, Dave Philley Giving Aaron Pointer Instructions in the Art of Bunting

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Daniel "Rusty" Staub and Stan Musial

Tags: Colts, media and publicity, players

Autographed Photograph, Daniel "Rusty" Staub

Tags: Colts, media and publicity, players

Photograph, Cot Deal Going Over Pitching Form with Darrell Brandon

Tags: 1960s, Colts, media and publicity, players

Commemorative Certificate Featuring an Inside View of the Astrodome

Tags: 1960s, grand opening, media and publicity, souvenirs and giveaways

Colt 45's Decal

Tags: 1960s, Colts, souvenirs and giveaways

Colt 45's Season Pass

Tags: 1960s, Colts, ticket

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