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Oral History of Drayton McLane
Born in Cameron, Texas, Drayton McLane Jr., followed his father's footsteps in learning various aspects of the wholesale grocery business. Having an MBA in marketing, he moved into management and became the CEO and Chairman of the McLane Company in…
Oral History of John Buri
John Buri recalls memories of his first time visiting the Astrodome and the numerous events he attended there after.
Oral History of John Monahan
John Monahan recalls his memories of the Astrodome where he worked and spent the majority of his teenage years.
Oral History of David Long
David Long discusses his memories of opening night at the Astrodome along with seeing Mickey Mantle hit the first home run.
Oral History of Donald Bond
Donald Bond, son of Astros player Walter Bond, discusses his memories of the Astrodome and the different events he attended there.
Oral History of Betty Laney
Betty Laney talks about her memories as one of the original Spacettes and opening night of the Astrodome.
Oral History of Mac Haik
Mac Haik--first round draft pick for the Houston Oilers in 1968--discusses playing football in the Astrodome.
Oral History of Terry Ortiz
Terry Ortiz recalls memories of getting married in the Astrodome before a game.
Oral History of Emily Lee Hammond
Emily Lee Hammond discusses her memories of working the Astro games and other special events at the Astrodome.
Oral History of Skip Nichols
"Skip" Nichols recalls the different games and events he attended at the Astrodome.
Oral History of Bob Watson
Bob Watson made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros and played with the team from 1966 until 1979. Watson describes the experience of playing baseball inside the Astrodome and figuring out the best way to bat in the stadium. He…
Oral History of the Thompson Family
This oral history recalls three generations of Astrodome memories. Wilbur Thompson worked as a parking cashier starting in the mid-1970's. He was at the Astrodome for Astros and Oilers games, as well as the Houston Rodeo and Livestock show, plus…
Oral History of Ed Henderson
Ed Henderson is an animation artist and model maker who designed the animations used on the scoreboards in the Astrodome. Henderson describes the process of first designing the animations on film and the process of projecting the images onto…
Oral History of Susie Morris
Seth Morris was one of the architects for the Astrodome at the firm of Wilson, Morris, Crain and Anderson. He was also the coordinator of the contractors, architects, engineers and county. In this interview his wife, Susie Morris, shares some of her…
Oral History of Gary Kilpatrick
Native Houstonian Gary Kilpatrick shares his memories of the Astrodome. Kilpatrick had the opportunity to watch the construction of the Dome and later was hired to be a press box runner at the Astrodome during 1967 and 1968. Kilpatrick's job allowed…
Oral History of Connie Laveaux Howard
Connie Laveaux Howard was born in Many, Louisiana and moved to Houston in 1976. Howard was one of the original Houston Oiler cheerleaders when the program started in 1978. In this interview, Howard explains how she came to be a cheerleader. She drove…
Oral History of Shirley Bilanowski
Shirley Bilanowski, a native Houstonian, recalls the many kinds of entertainment she enjoyed with family and friends at the Astrodome. She attended the first regular season baseball game at the Astrodome, as well as many other activities, such as…
Distance race at the Astrodome
Male athletes sprint for the finish line during a istance raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Sparse audience during Track Meet event
Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome, during Track Meet event. Sparse audience in attendance, in seating below electronic announcement board. Second board with sign elcome to the Astrodome Eighth Wonder of the World Friday February 13, 1970.
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Shot-put at the Astrodome
Male Kansas state athlete throwing the Shot-put during a Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Relay Race at the Astrodome
Male athletes just about to reach the finish line during a elay raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 13, 1970.
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Male athlete just reaching the finish line, with his arms raised in triumph, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 12, 1971.
Athlete wearing a TU top
Female athlete wearing a TUtop, flashing the peace sign to the camera, while holding an unidentified object
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Several bikes taking a corner in front of a half-full audience stand during Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 12, 1976. Official in center of course with white flag.
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Bikes going over and under a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 12, 1976.
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Bikes jumping over a bridge on the course of the Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
Motocross Races at the Astrodome
Several bikes taking a corner during Motocross Races at the Astrodome. March 13, 1976.
Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Female athletes on a raised track, leaving the starting line, as the starter pistol is fired. Brooks Track Meet event held in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Low angle shot of Female athletes on a raised track, at the start of a race. Brooks Track Meet event held in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Male Athlete attempting the Pole Vault at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Triple Jump at the Brooks Track Meet at the Astrodome
Male Athlete launching himself into the air during the last section of the riple Jumpas 2 officials look on
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Female athletes just reaching the finish line, during a print raceat Track Meet event held in the Astrodome Friday February 16, 1980.
Interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event
Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome during Brooks Track Meet event. Sparse audience in attendance, in seating below electronic announcement boards. February 16, 1980.
Sprint race at the Astrodome
Male athlete bursting through the finish line ahead of his competitors, during a print race Well-dressed dignitaries and officials standing at the side, at BrooksTrack Meet event in the Astrodome February 16, 1980.
Packed Astrodome for Motocross Races
Wide shot from the back of the Astrodome stands with those sitting to the sides in silhouette, with packed stands all around. Entire Motocross track is shown as a race is underway. Saturday March 15, 1980.
Motocross Bikes in the air at the Astrodome
3 bikes in the air as they jump when reaching the top of a jump hill on the course track. Saturday March 15, 1980.
Motocross Bikes taking a corner at the Astrodome
Motocross Bikes taking a flat corner, while a rider on the inside rear fails to make it as his bike tips to the side. The Astrodome, Sunday March 16, 1980.
Motocross Bike in the air at the Astrodome
One bike just reaching the top of a jump hill as another is just about to land on its rear wheel after taking the jump on the course track. The Astrodome, Sunday March 16, 1980.
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Ringleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Rngleader Series Boxing match at the Astrodome
2 unidentified undercard Fighters during a bout at the ingleader Seriesboxing in Astrodome Monday July 11, 1983.
Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
A member of the Maintenance Crew at the Astrodome driving a small Tractor pulling industrial Vacuuming apparatus to clean the Astroturf. Thursday May 3, 1984.
Fisheye view of Maintenance Crew Vacuuming Astroturf
A member of the Maintenance Crew at the Astrodome driving a small Tractor pulling industrial Vacuuming apparatus to clean the Astroturf. Taken with a Fisheye lens
Houston Astros playing the Baltimore Orioles
Houston Astros playing the Baltimore Orioles in exhibition match prior to official season. Saturday April 10, 1965
Houston Astros playing the New York Yankees
Houston Astros playing the New York Yankees in a exhibition match. It is also the first ever game played at the newly opened Astrodome stadium. Friday April 9, 1965.
Houston Aerial Astrodome and Astroworld
Wide Aerial shot of Astrodomain, featuring Astrodome and the Astroworld theme park
Drilling Rig next to the Astrodome
Men working on a fenced-off Drilling Rig close to the Astrodome.
Drilling Rig next to the Astrodome
Men working on a fenced-off Drilling Rig close to the Astrodome.
Aerial of Astrodome Foundations
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Colt .45 stadium to the side.
Wide interior Astrodome, while Astros and Giants game is played
Wide shot, focused mainly on the roof, from the back of the Astrodome
Wide interior Astrodome, while Astros and Giants game is played
Wide shot, focused mainly on the roof, from the back of the Astrodome
Wide interior Astrodome, while Astros and Giants game is played
Wide shot, focused mainly on the Baseball Diamond, from the back of the Astrodome
Wide interior Astrodome, while Astros and Giants game is played
Wide shot, focused mainly on the Baseball Diamond, from the back of the Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and Houston Skyline
Aerial of Astrodome, Astroworld, an area of oil production in the foreground, and the Houston skyline in the background.
Aerial of the Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Detailed view of the roof.
Aerial of Astroworld and Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome, Astroworld and its various attractions, with the 610 highway separating the two attraction. Houston skyline in the background.
Aerial of Astroworld and Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome, Astroworld and its various attractions, with the 610 highway separating the two attraction. Houston skyline in the background.
Aerial of the Astrodome skeletal frame
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Detailed view of the roofAerial of the skeletal frame of Astrodome, its parking lot under construction, and the clear wide space around them. Detailed view of the roof.
Aerial of the Astrodome skeletal frame
Aerial of the skeletal frame of Astrodome, its parking lot under construction, and the clear wide space around them. Detailed view of the roof.
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level, taken across a field during a cloudy day.
Mid-shot of Astrodome at ground level
Mid-shot of Astrodome a t ground level, taken across a field during a cloudy day.
Aerial of Astrodome Foundations
Aerial of foundations for Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Colt .45 stadium to the side.
Aerial of Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot.
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Interior Astrodome, stacked sections of new basketball court being moved around via fork-lift truck, with a orth American Van Linestruck in the background.
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Distance shot of interior Astrodome. Basketball court marked out
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Distance shot of interior Astrodome. Basketball court marked out
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Interior Astrodome while Basketball Court is being built
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Interior Astrodome
Exterior Astrodome at dusk
Exterior Astrodome car park during an event, at dusk.
Mobil Oil Rig with Astrodome in background
Workers on a Mobil Oil Rig set in a field next to the Astrodome.
Mobil Oil Rig with Astrodome in background
Workers on a Mobil Oil Rig set in a field next to the Astrodome.
Exterior Astrodome roof
Aerial shot of the Astrodome during late stages of construction of the stadiums car parking lots.
Judge Curry in Astrodome car park
Judge Curry in an almost empty Astrodome car park.
Judge Curry in Astrodome car park
Judge Curry and unidentified male in an almost empty Astrodome car park.
Judge Curry being shown around the Astrodome
Unidentified male showing Judge Curry around the inside of the Astrodome.
Judge Curry inside the Astrodome
Judge Curry inside of the Astrodome, the grass on the field being watered by sprinkler.
Close-up of Astrodome roof
Close-up of Astrodome roof during construction. Written on photo: A detail of the dome grid of the Harris County Domed Stadium the Astrodome during construction. Bert Brandt &
Aerial of Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Colt .45 stadium to the side. Written on photo: 13207 Bert Brandt &