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Offshore Technology Conference 1983
etcodisplay being set up for the Offshore Technology Conference at the Houston Astrodome. Thursday April 28, 1983.
Grand Champion Steer at the Houston Rodeo
Grand Champion Steer owner being presented with a trophy by officials at the Houston Rodeo. Friday March 4, 1983.
Grand Champion Steer at the Houston Rodeo
Grand Champion Steer being led around the Astrodome at the Houston Rodeo. Friday March 4, 1983.
Rodeo Clown stranding in a barrel
Rodeo Clown stranding in a barrel at the Houston Rodeo. Wednesday March 2, 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Rider on the ground having been thrown during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. Two males on horses ready to distract the bull. Wednesday March 2, 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Bucking bull, while being ridden during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. A Rodeo clown stands in to the side. Wednesday March 2, 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Bucking bull, just released from its pen, being ridden during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. A Rodeo clown stands in to the side. Wednesday March 2, 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf on the ground, being held by a rope attached to a horse, after having its legs tied up by a competitor, with his arms in the air, during the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. February/March 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf being held by a rope attached to a horse, by a competitor during the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. February/March 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf being wrestled to the ground after being roped by a competitor in the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. February/March 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf being roped by a competitor on horse back during the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. February/March 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf being held down after being roped by a competitor in the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. February/March 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Bucking bull, while being ridden during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Bucking bull, while being ridden during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. A Rodeo clown stands in front of the Bull, holding a Cowboy Hat. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Bare-back Bronc Riding at Houston Rodeo
A Horse rearing up with its head down, while the rider holds a rope for balance, during the Bare-back Bronc Riding at Houston Rodeo. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Multiple adolescent competitors chasing small calf during the Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Bare-back Bronc Riding at Houston Rodeo
A Horse bucking while the rider leans back for balance, during the Bare-back Bronc Riding at Houston Rodeo. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Chuck Wagon Racing at the Houston Rodeo
Carriage being drawn by multiple horses during the Chuck Wagon Racing at the Houston Rodeo. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo
Bull bucking it hind legs, while being ridden during the Bull-Riding competition at the Houston Rodeo. A Rodeo clown stands behind the Bull. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Calf being dragged into the arena, Rodeo Houston
Calf being dragged in the center of the arena during the Calf Roping competition at the Rodeo in Houston. Sunday February 27, 1983.
Barrel Racer at Rodeo Houston
Sherry Elms on her horse, behind the scenes after competing in the arrel Raceat Rodeo Houston. Saturday February 26, 1983.
Barrel Racer at Rodeo Houston
A Rodeo clown with a Collie Dog, behind the scenes with a horse, during the Barrel Race at Rodeo Houston. Saturday February 26, 1983.
Barrel Racer at Rodeo Houston
Sherry Elms on her horse, competing in the arrel Raceat Rodeo Houston. Saturday February 26, 1983.
Barrel Racer at Rodeo Houston
Sherry Elms on her horse, competing in the arrel Raceat Rodeo Houston. Saturday February 26, 1983.
Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome
Competitors being waved through at the finish line by an official with a checkered flag during Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome. Saturday February 5, 1983.
Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome
Competitors just leaving the starting line during Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome. Saturday February 5, 1983.
Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome
The advertising for Budweiser and Camel Lights Cigarettes on the stands at the Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome. Saturday February 5, 1983.
Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome
Competitors at Short-track motorcycle races at the Astrodome. Saturday February 5, 1983.
Kohler Co. exhibit at theNational Association of Home Builders convention
Two models sitting in a working armony Spain the exhibit by Kohler Co. at the Houston Astrodome, during the National Association of Home Builders Convention. Monday January 24, 1983.
Kohler Co. exhibit at theNational Association of Home Builders convention
Bathroom equipment exhibit by Kohler Co. at booth 4314 at the Houston Astrodome, during the National Association of Home Builders Convention. Monday January 24, 1983.
National Association of Home Builders convention
Wide shot of the National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
National Association of Home Builders convention
National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Official dignitary cutting the sign in the middle of the central walkway. Saturday January 22, 1983.
National Association of Home Builders convention
Speaker at the podium, during the National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Media in the front of the tiered seating in front of a stage. Saturday January 22, 1983.
National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony
National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony
National Association of Home Builders opening ceremony at the Houston Astrodome. Tiered seating set up in front of a presentation stage. Booths behind the stage include, Sears, Shell, and General Electric. Saturday January 22, 1983.
Baseball game at the Astrodome
Wide shot of a Baseball game in play taken from the back of the packed stands. Clearly see the speakers suspended from cables around the stadium.
fisheyeview from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Interior of Astrodome, Houston Bert Brandt &
Fisheyeview from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Interior of Astrodome, Houston
Ringling Brothers Circus at the Astrodome
Fisheye view photograph taken from the back of the stands during a performance from the Ringling Brothers Circus, at the Astrodome. Written on photo: Astrodome (Ringling Circus Performing) Bert Brandt &
Close up on audience Baseball game at the Astrodome
Close up on audience during a Baseball game at the Astrodome. Written on photo: By Bert Brandt 3704 Garrott Ja 9-8071
Close up on audience Baseball game at the Astrodome
Close up on audience during a Baseball game at the Astrodome. Written on photo: By Bert Brandt 3704 Garrott Ja 9-8071
Baseball game at the Astrodome
Baseball game in play, mainly focused on the mostly full stand.
Baseball game at the Astrodome
Baseball game in play, with the Batter and Catcher at the Batter Box. The stand to the side mostly full.
Full car park at the Astrodome
Exterior of a full Astrodome car park during an event, at dusk. Written on photo:Astrodome at Night, Houston, Texas. Bert Brandt &
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level
Distance shot of Astrodome and Astrohall at ground level, taken across the car park during a cloudy day. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level
Distance shot of Astrodome and Astrohall at ground level, taken across the car park during a cloudy day. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level
Distance shot of Astrodome and Astrohall at ground level, taken across the car park during a cloudy day. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Fisheye view from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Fisheye view from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
isheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Fisheye view from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of Written on photo:a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: By Bert Brandt 3704 Garrott Ja 9-8071
Fisheye view from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: By Bert Brandt 3704 Garrott Ja 9-8071
Fisheye view from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheye view from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Fisheyeview from back of Astrodome during Baseball game
Fisheyeview from back of a packed Astrodome during Baseball game. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Aerial of Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and Astrohall during the late stage of construction. Written on photo: Bert Brandt &
Aerial close-up of Astrodome
Aerial close-up of Astrodome during the late stages of construction. Cars parked on the road around the Astrodome perimeter. Written on photo: [Feb 5] 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 &
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 &
Judge Curry inside the Astrodome
Judge Curry inside of the Astrodome, the grass on the field being watered by sprinkler.
Judge Curry being shown around the Astrodome
Unidentified male showing Judge Curry around the inside of the Astrodome.
Judge Curry in Astrodome car park
Judge Curry and unidentified male in an almost empty Astrodome car park.
Judge Curry in Astrodome car park
Judge Curry in an almost empty Astrodome car park.
Exterior Astrodome roof
Aerial shot of the Astrodome during late stages of construction of the stadiums car parking lots.
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 at dusk
Exterior Astrodome car park during an event, at dusk.
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Interior Astrodome
Interior Astrodome, basketball court being placed
Interior Astrodome while Basketball Court is being built
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, stacked sections of new basketball court being moved around via fork-lift truck, with a orth American Van Linestruck in the background.
Aerial of Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot.
Aerial of Astrodome Foundations
Aerial of foundations for Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Colt .45 stadium to the side.
Mid-shot of Astrodome at ground level
Mid-shot of Astrodome a t ground level, taken across a field during a cloudy day.
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level
Distance shot of Astrodome at ground level, taken across a field during a cloudy day.
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.
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 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
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Detailed view of the roof.
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.
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
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
Aerial of Astrodome Foundations
Aerial of Astrodome and parking lot under construction. Colt .45 stadium to the side.
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.
Houston Aerial Astrodome and Astroworld
Wide Aerial shot of Astrodomain, featuring Astrodome and the Astroworld theme park
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 Astros playing the Baltimore Orioles
Houston Astros playing the Baltimore Orioles in exhibition match prior to official season. Saturday April 10, 1965