Astrodome fades, crumbles
Once the envy of other cities, the Astrodome now sits decaying in Houston.
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Fading Astrodome
Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Astrodome sits quietly gathering dust and items for storage, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Houston.
The Astrodome was once the envy of other cities, a fully air conditioned facility with a translucent roof that kept out the heat and humidity, gave synthetic grass its name, made Houston a sports entertainment destination and sparked the imaginations of baseball lovers, concert-goers and some of the country's most creative minds.
Credit: AP Photo/Pat Sullivan
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