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The NRG Astrodome , formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome , is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States. It seated around 50,000 fans, with a record attendance of 68,266 set by a George Strait concert in 2002. It was financed and assisted in development by Roy Hofheinz, mayor of Houston and known for pioneering modern stadiums. Construction on the stadium began in 1963, more than a year after the ceremonial groundbreaking, and it officially opened in 1965. It served as home to the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 until 1999, and the home to the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL)/National Football League (NFL) from 1968 until 1996, and also the part-time home of the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1971 until 1975.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 13001099. It was listed on January 15, 2014.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Astrodome, The listed on the National Register?
Astrodome, The was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 2014.
What type of historic resource is Astrodome, The?
Astrodome, The is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Astrodome, The?
The period of significance for Astrodome, The is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1965.
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