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The Sad Fate (but Historic Legacy) of the Houston Astrodome - The
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The Domed Stadium in Houston, Texas, home of baseball's Houston
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1968 Houston Astrodome Stadium Dedication Book 21061
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Movies, Bullfights, and Baseball, Too: Astrodome Built for
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WHY SAVE THE ASTRODOME? — HOUSTORIAN
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Eric Robinson, MSRE - Appraiser Trainee - Jack Poe Co
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What Bob Watson remembered about his role in 'Bad News Bears
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The Domed Stadium in Houston, Texas, home of baseball's Houston
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Light show could make Astrodome shine again
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Eric Robinson, MSRE - Appraiser Trainee - Jack Poe Co
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Ode to the Astrodome
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Meet the Man Who Brought Stunts and Spectacle to the Astrodome
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Especially Texan: The Astrodome – Personal Recollections and Texas
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Don't tear it down! The Astrodome must be saved at all costs