Harris County and the Astrodome

Harris County and the Astrodome

The Harris County Archives, in partnership with the Harris County Public Library, has identified and digitized many photographs, letters, deeds, plans, and articles that relate to the construction of the Astrodome during the 1960s. Some of these records were used in exhibits on the Astrodome Memories website, while others remain in the Harris County Digital Archive. County records related to the Astrodome were found in a variety of collections, including the offices of the County Judge, County Attorney, Commissioner Squatty Lyons, Treasurer, Auditor, Engineer, and Surveyor. 

This digitization project was underwritten by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

 

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Architectural plans, plats, and surveys

Plans for the roof framing and street layout, a plat for the 276 acres for the stadium, and surveys of the 3 tracts of land.

Bonds and bond certificates

Documents relating to the bond election to fund the construction of the Astrodome as well as bond certificates.

Correspondence

Letters to and from the County regarding the planning and construction of the Astrodome.

Deeds

Browse the three deeds for the land that Harris County purchased for the Astrodome.

Documents

Souvenir programs, invitations, official statements, contracts, reports related to the Astrodome.

Photographs

Forty-eight photographs of the construction and completion of the Astrodome. 

Telegrams

Messages of support and opposition from the community.

Harris County Judge William Elliott Records

Forty-four photographs of the construction of the Astrodome, including the excavation for the site, laying of the foundation and basements, and interior and exterior framing.