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Special Newsletter, Additional 9.6 Million Asked By County Commissioners to Construct Domed Stadium
Tax Research Association of Houston and Harris County, special newsletter, announcing County Commissioners requesting additional funding for domed stadium
..."Reds Walk Past Astros, 6-5" [page 1 of 40 scrapbook pages]
Bob Watson Survive to Win Archive Photo: Part 5 of 14
'It Was 20 Years Ago Today: AstroWorld Marks Birthday," Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle Lifestyle &Entertainment article about 20th Anniversary of Astroworld, featuring a picture of "brightly dressed attendants" at the park opening in 1968. Wednesday, June 1, 1998.
"1972 Astrodome Destruction Derby, January 14 and 15, 1972: Rules and Regulations"
Insert and photo of the 1972 Astrodome Destruction derby with rules and regulations (pgs 4-5).
"1974 Astroworld Park Map"
Guide to attractions, rides, entrances/exits, stores and restaurants
"360 Suicide Spiral Jump"
Article on the 360 degree suicide spiral jump performed at the Astrodome (pgs. 8-9).
"Astros' Watson Honored by NL," The Houston Post [page 1 of 40 scrapbook pages]
Bob Watson Survive to Win Archive Photo: Part 11 of 14
"Astrosports"
Astrosports newspaper mid-season special edition, Volume 8, Number 3
"Astroworld Park Takes Shape"
Aerial picture of Astroworld under construction, with Astrodome in background.
"Astroworld: the Wonderful World of Fun"
Full page advertisment for Astroworld, just across from Astrodome, in Astros baseball program.
"Astroworld's Future Fantasies"
Magazine article "Astroworld's Future Fantasies," featuring drawn representations of animal mascots, and future plans for attraction.
"Auction: Featuring the Incomporable Collection of the Late Judge Roy Hofheinz Together with Fine Additions of Comparable Importance"
Notice for third Hofheinz auction
"Banquet New Names"
List of invitees (or attendees) for John J. Herrera Testimonial Banquet. Document includes names, titles, employers, and occupations.
"Behind the Scenes at Astroworld"
Magazine article "Behind the scenes at Astroworld," featuring various workers designing, creating and servicing equipement.
"Come... Come... Come to the Fair"
Magazine article "Come... Come... Come to the Fair," Astroworld's lastest addition - Country Fair, Circa 1880 - 1910.
"Dr. Billy Graham's Crusade"
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"Evans Wrote It Last January," Houston Chronicle
Pictures of the site for Astroworld with the Astroneedle construct already built, and owner Roy Hofheinz.
