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Pamphlet, Front Cover
Astroworld pamphlet front cover with illustration of Astroneedle with family looking on.
Pamphlet, Back Cover
Astroworld pamphlet back cover with description of the park attactions and directions
Pamphlet, Astroworld, Front and Back Covers
Astroworld Pamphlet - Front and back covers listing operating days and hours 1968, prices and list of over 100 attractions.
Pamphlet Page, List of Attractions
Astroworld pamphlet page of photographs of attractions, activities, and resturant.
Pamphlet Page, Astroworld Illustrations
Astroworld pamphlet interior, illustrations of attractions.
Pamphlet Interior, List of Attractions
Astroworld pamphlet listed map of attractions by theme, entrances/exits, stores and restaurants.
Page from The 1995 Official Scorebook Magazine of the Astros
Table of contents
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.
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.
Oral History of W. A. Kirkland
Born in 1898 in Houston. After his early education in Houston, he entered Princeton University in 1915. During that time he enlisted in Naval reserve when World War I was delared in 1917. In 1918 he was on active duty at Nantucket. he returned to…
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 Terry Ortiz
Terry Ortiz recalls memories of getting married in the Astrodome before a game.
Oral History of Skip Nichols
"Skip" Nichols recalls the different games and events he attended at the Astrodome.
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…
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 John Monahan
John Monahan recalls his memories of the Astrodome where he worked and spent the majority of his teenage years.
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 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 Emily Lee Hammond
Emily Lee Hammond discusses her memories of working the Astro games and other special events at the Astrodome.
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 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 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 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 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 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 Betty Laney
Betty Laney talks about her memories as one of the original Spacettes and opening night of the Astrodome.
Opening Night ticket April 9, 1965, framed
Opening Night ticket April 9, 1965, framed
Offshore Technology Conference 1983
etcodisplay being set up for the Offshore Technology Conference at the Houston Astrodome. Thursday April 28, 1983.
Note to Lyndon B. Johnson
Note from Jack Valenti to Lyndon B. Johnson, undated
Newspaper Clippings related to the Motorcycle Champs Race in Astrodome
Sammy Tanner, Shirley Bilanoski's brother, participated in the Motorcycle Champs race in the Dome in 1968. The clippings refer to races in 1968 and 1969. One of the clippings is from the Houston Post: the rest are unidentified.
Newspaper clipping of photograph and caption, "Great Caeser's Jump"
Memorial newspaper clipping for Evel Knievel. He jumped at the Astrodome in 1971.
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.
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 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
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.
Mrs John Connally and 2 ladies entering the Astrodome Club Boxes
Mrs John Connally and 2 ladies, unidentified at the entrance to the Astrodome Club Boxes.Tuesday February 8, 1965.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.