The Louisiana Superdome
Thursday, 19th May 2005 by Alex Turnbull
The Louisiana Superdome is the home of the New Orleans Saints, and with a dome diameter of 680 feet (210 meters), it is the largest domed structure in the world.
Thanks to Andrea and Jeff Fuchs.
About the author
Alex has decided that his title will be Senior Vice President of Stuff.
The Superdome really is an amazing structure. Even though it’s become obsolete by modern NFL “pleasure palace” standards, it’s still probably the most amazing sports facility in the US, just based on its sheer size.
The small building just south of the dome is New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans Hornets of the NBA.
Isn’t the the Silverdome bigger?
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No, by both volume and area, I believe the Superdome is bigger. Plus, it has a solid domed roof, while the Silverdome has in inflatable, soft roof. It’s not truly a domed structure in the architectural sense, more like a stadium covered with plastic wrap.
Ahhhh, I see 🙂
Go Saints!!!!!!!
Go Saints!!!!
Do a seach on new orleans, the superdome and the saint you will read about one big fight.. the saints (which i love) could be considered the worst team in the nfl (i still love them) wants the state to bulid a new stadium and us having a democrap women governor will not give in..
offical info
Construction began- August 11, 1971 Superdome opened- August 3, 1975 World’s largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts. First privately-managed, publicly-owned arena. More Super Bowls than any other facility; six, including Super bowl XXXVI in 2002. World record for an indoor concert – 87,500 for the Rolling Stones in 1981. Site of 1988 Republican National Convention where George Bush was nominated. National record for basketball attendance at the NCAA Final Four (64,659 in 1987) and for regular season (68,112 in 1990). Pope John Paul II addressed 80,000 school children in September, 1987.
Take a good look at this sightseeing item, as well as a view of the entire city. In 24 hours, this place might be scraped off the face of the planet!
CNN is reporting damage to the roof this morning. The Superdome is being used as a “shelter of last resort” for people who could not evacuate New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina.
woah! the superdome opened one day before my b-day! sweeeeeet