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Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo
Metro 4th Annual us Rodeo held in the Astrodome parking lot section N-4. Driver maneuvering bus through 7-minute course
Destruction Derby and Thrill Show
3 car crash with flames in the air at a Destruction Derby and Thrill Show, in the Astrodome. Friday January 13, 1984.
Destruction Derby and Thrill Show
Track for the Mud Bog race at a Destruction Derby and Thrill Show, in the Astrodome. Fans packing the stands in background. Friday January 13, 1984.
Destruction Derby and Thrill Show
Stuntman being dragged behind a car over a section of flaming track at a Destruction Derby and Thrill Show, in the Astrodome. Friday January 13, 1984.
Destruction Derby and Thrill Show
Stunt car driving through a wall of fire at a Destruction Derby and Thrill Show, in the Astrodome. Friday January 13, 1984.
Destruction Derby and Thrill Show
Pick-up truck on the track for the Mud Bog race at a Destruction Derby and Thrill Show, in the Astrodome. Fans packing the stands in background. Friday January 13, 1984.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
Truck delivering a section of a Modular house to be assembled by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
Crane being used to assemble Modular houses by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 15, 1984.
Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
Monk Dishman at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Monk Dishman, Bareback Rider on a bucking horse at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Friday February 24, 1984.
Rodeo Clown with a small dog at the Houston Rodeo
Rodeo Clown sparring with a small dog at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Friday February 24, 1984.
Bareback Horse Rider at the Houston Rodeo
Two riders shadowing a Bareback Horse Rider competing at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Friday February 24, 1984.
Calf Roping at the Houston Rodeo
Calf being grappled with after being roped by a competitor in the Calf Roping at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Friday February 24, 1984.
Bareback Horse Rider at the Houston Rodeo
A the rider leans back for balance, during the Bare-back Bronc Riding at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Friday February 24, 1984.
Bareback Horse Rider at the 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 Livestock Show and Rodeo. Friday February 24, 1984.
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. Pirates player sliding on his stomach to base. Saturday May 26,1984.
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. Astros No. 34 Nolan Ryan pitching. Saturday May 26,1984.
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984
Houston Astros playing Pittsburgh Pirates in the Astrodome. Astros No. 34 Nolan Ryan batting. Saturday May 26,1984.
Texxas Jam 1984 at the Astrodome
Audience at stage front,Texxas Jam 1984 aka Texxas World Music Festivalat the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
Texxas Jam 1984 at the Astrodome
Audience at stage front,Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festivalat the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
Ozzy Osbourne at Texxas Jam 1984
Ozzy Osbourne performing at the Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festival at the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
Ozzy Osbourne at Texxas Jam 1984
Ozzy Osbourne with Jake E. Lee on guitar, performing at the Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festival at the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
Texxas Jam 1984 at the Astrodome
Audience at stage front,Texxas Jam 1984 aka exxas World Music Festivalat the Astrodome. Friday June 8, 1984.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
Crane removing a section of a Modular house from the trailer of a Truck to be assembled by U.S. Home Corp. at the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
Modular houses being assembled overnight by U.S. Home Corp
U. S. Home Corp. crews assembling modular homes for display during NAHB Convention in the Astrodome. Sunday January 20, 1985.
Sign at Astrodome announcing $50,000,000 in renovations of Dome
Sign announcing $50,000,000 in renovations of Astrodome Complex - A Project of Harris County, Texas. Friday February 22, 1985.
Exhibitors setting up displays in the Astrodome
Exhibitors setting up displays in the Astrodome. Friday May 3, 1985.
Exhibitors setting up displays in the Astrodome
Exhibitors setting up displays in the Astrodome. Friday May 3, 1985.
Diplomatic mission to Texas by People's Republic of China.
Delegates from the first diplomatic mission to Texas by People's Republic of China. Astrodome Skybox Sunday May 19, 1985.
Diplomatic mission to Texas by People's Republic of China.
Delegates from the first diplomatic mission to Texas by People's Republic of China. Astrodome Skybox Sunday May 19, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Member of the Houston Gamblers tackling a member of the Oakland Invaders. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Scoreboard during the Houston Gamblers vs Oakland Invaders Football game. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Members of the Houston Gamblers and the Oakland Invaders chasing a loose ball. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Member of the the Invaders about to make a pass during the Houston Gamblers vs Oakland Invaders Football game. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Vincent Courville, No. 83, of the Houston Gamblers running with the ball in game against the Oakland Invaders. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
David Croudip, No. 21, of the Houston Gamblers catching the ball in game against the Oakland Invaders. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Fans in the stands with sign reading hen we said Go Gamblers we didn mean to Chicagoat the Houston Gamblers vs Oakland Invaders Football game. Monday June 24, 1985.
Houston Gamblers playing Oakland Invaders
Todd Fowler, No. 46, of the Houston Gamblers scoring a touchdown in game against the Oakland Invaders. Monday June 24, 1985.
Astros Sports Memorabilia Show
Trader at a Astros Sports Memorabilia Show, showing a customer a plastic folder with autographed Baseball cards. Friday August 3, 1984.
Astros Sports Memorabilia Show
Child sleeping under a table of Baseball trading cards at a Astros Sports Memorabilia Show. Friday August 3, 1984.
Astros Sports Memorabilia Show
Customer searching through a display of Baseball cards at a Astros Sports Memorabilia Show. Friday August 3, 1984.
Houston Astros playing the San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros playing the San Francisco Giants at the Astrodome. Astros players on the ground reaching for base. Monday August 5, 1985.
Stray cat at the Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants game
Stray cat being removed from the field during the Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants game at the Astrodome. Monday August 5, 1985.
Houston Astros playing the San Francisco Giants
Houston Astros playing the San Francisco Giants at the Astrodome. Giants No. 30, Chili Davies, and David Green, Giants No. 22. Monday August 5, 1985.
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets in front of the Astrodome
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets in front of the Astrodome. Wednesday August 28, 1985.
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets
Bruce Springsteen fans camping out for tickets in front of the Astrodome. Wednesday August 28, 1985.
High School Football game between Madison and Yates
High School Football playoff game between Madison and Yates at the Astrodome. Yates player with the ball. Friday November 21, 1986.
High School Football game between Madison and Yates
High School Football playoff game between Madison and Yates at the Astrodome. Marlins player with the ball. Friday November 21, 1986.
High School Football game between Madison and Yates
High School Football playoff game between Madison and Yates at the Astrodome. Yates player being tackled. Friday November 21, 1986.
Demonstration of Wortech Inc. pumping equipment
Demonstration of pumping equipment by Wortech, Inc.
Demonstration of Wortech Inc. pumping equipment
Demonstration of pumping equipment by Wortech, Inc.
Demonstration of Wortech Inc. pumping equipment
Demonstration of pumping equipment by Wortech, Inc.
High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur
Quarter Final High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur. Saturday December 6, 1986.
High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur
A sparse audience in the stands at the Quarter Final High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur. Saturday December 6, 1986.
High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur
A sparse audience in the stands, above and below the scoreboard, at the Quarter Final High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur. Saturday December 6, 1986.
High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur
Quarter Final High School Football game between La Marque and MacArthur. Saturday December 6, 1986.
Worker replacing the Astrodome carpet
Worker from Fast Equipment Rental Co. tearing up portions of the Astrodome carpet for replacement during repairs. Monday October 19, 1987.
Workers looking at plans for repair work in the Astrodome
Contractors Gary Ehrhardt and Moe Zomordai looking at plans for repair work in the Astrodome. Monday October 19, 1987.
Interior Astrodome under repair
Wide shot of the interior of the Astrodome during repairs. Monday October 19, 1987.
Anchors set for wall interior Astrodome
Workers from Fast Equipment Rental Co. setting Anchors in the Astrodome during repairs. Monday October 19, 1987.
Judge Don Lindsay at Astrodome
Judge Don Lindsay surrounded by the press at Astrodome. Sunday October 25, 1987.
Judge Don Lindsay at Astrodome
Judge Don Lindsay surrounded by the press at Astrodome. Sunday October 25, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Contractors racing to get floor done and Astroturf laid at Astrodome for UH game on 11/06/1987. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Contractors racing to get floor done and Astroturf laid at Astrodome for UH game on 11/06/1987. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Contractors racing to get floor done and Astroturf laid at Astrodome for UH game on 11/06/1987. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Contractors racing to get floor done and Astroturf laid at Astrodome for UH game on 11/06/1987. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Contractors racing to get floor done and Astroturf laid at Astrodome for UH game on 11/06/1987. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
Contractors racing to get floor laid at Astrodome
Workers from Fast Equipment Rental Co. setting Anchors in the Astrodome during repairs. Wednesday November 4, 1987.
High School Football team Stratford Spartans
High School Football team tratford Spartans training in an empty Astrodome. Thursday November 12, 1987.
High School Football team Stratford Spartans
High School Football team tratford Spartans training in an empty Astrodome. Thursday November 12, 1987.
High School Football team Stratford Spartans
High School Football team tratford Spartans training in an empty Astrodome. Thursday November 12, 1987.
High School Football game between MacArthur and Beaumont West Brook
High School Football game between MacArthur vs Beaumont West Brook at the Astrodome. MacArthur player with the ball. Saturday November 14, 1987.
High School Football game between MacArthur and Beaumont West Brook
High School Football game between MacArthur vs Beaumont West Brook at the Astrodome. MacArthur player with the ball. Saturday November 14, 1987.
High School Football game between MacArthur and Beaumont West Brook
High School Football game between MacArthur vs Beaumont West Brook at the Astrodome. West Brook player with the ball. Saturday November 14, 1987.
High School Football game between MacArthur and Beaumont West Brook
High School Football game between MacArthur vs Beaumont West Brook at the Astrodome. West Brook player about to throw the ball. Saturday November 14, 1987.
Bill Woods, acting General Manager "at work" in his office
Bill Woods, acting General Manager sitting at his desk "at work" in his office at the Astrodome. Tuesday November 17, 1987.
Bill Woods, acting General Manager "at work" in his office
Bill Woods, acting General Manager showing the display board while "at work" in his office at the Astrodome. Tuesday November 17, 1987.
High School Football game between Columbia and West Orange Stark
High School Football Playoffs game between Columbia and West Orange Stark. West Orange Stark players with the ball. Saturday December 5, 1987.
High School Football game between Columbia and West Orange Stark
High School Football Playoffs game between Columbia and West Orange Stark. Columbia player with the ball. Saturday December 5, 1987.
High School Football game between Columbia and West Orange Stark
High School Football Playoffs game between Columbia and West Orange Stark. Columbia player kicking the ball. Saturday December 5, 1987.
High School Football game between Columbia and West Orange Stark
High School Football Playoffs game between Columbia and West Orange Stark. Columbia player kicking the ball. Saturday December 5, 1987.
Scrapbook Belonging to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, re: Harris County Domed Stadium, 1963-1965
Scrapbook put together by Judge Roy M. Hofheinz containing clippings about the Houston Astrodome during the years 1961 to early 1966, with most of the content from 1963-1965. Clippings cover the progress of the construction of Houston's "Domed…
Scrapbook Belonging to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, re: Houston Sports Association and Buff Baseball, 1961 and 1962
Scrapbook put together by Judge Roy M. Hofheinz containing clippings about the Houston Astrodome during the year 1961 and early 1962. Clippings cover the progress of the construction of Houston's "Domed Stadium."
Scrapbook Belonging to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, re: Domed Stadium, 1965-1967
Scrapbook put together by Judge Roy M. Hofheinz containing clippings about the Houston Astrodome from the years 1965 through 1967. Clippings cover early events at the newly opened Domed stadium to the beginning of the construction of Astroworld.