Houston Astrodome under consideration to become a National Historic Landmark

If officially designated, the Dome would join an elite list.
The Edwardsville Intelligencer on MSN

Astrodome's landmark status could salute St. Louis architect Gustel Kiewitt

Gustel Kiewitt was also the architect of the St. Louis Arena.
Yardbarker

This Day In Dodgers History: First Game Played On AstroTurf At Astrodome

On March 21, 1966, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Houston Astros in the first ever MLB game played on an artificial surface. Created by Monsanto, the product was initially named “ChemGrass,” but ...
Houston Chronicle

The Astrodome is one step closer to becoming a National Historic Landmark. Here's what that means.

It’s hard to believe that the Astrodome, which became the world’s first domed sports stadium when it opened on April 9, 1965, doesn't already have National Historic Landmark status. Often nicknamed ...