Aerial photographs of the Houston Astrodome, also known as the Harris County Domed Stadium, shortly after it opened. Old Colt Stadium is to the left of the Astrodome.
Aerial view of Houston looking south: Shamrock Hotel at left, under construction. Buffalo Speedway race track at top. Holcombe Street lays across the bottom. South Main Street runs across from left to the top.
Aerial photo of San Jacinto Battleground State Historical Park. The Monument and reflecting pool are in the center, the Battleship USS Texas is partially visible in the lower left hand corner, and Independence Parkway runs along in the foreground.
Sports ; Stadiums ; Construction ; Stadium construction ; Aerial phtographs
Aerial photograph of Houston Astrodome, during construction. Steel framework in place; First portion of translucent roof being put into place. Two industrial cranes on ground.