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The iconic domed stadium, once dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” has been largely unused for years.
HOUSTON — A major milestone has been reached for the historic Houston Astrodome, which is now being considered for designation as a National Historic Landmark.
The National Park Service said the stadium qualifies for consideration, a step that could place it among fewer than 3,000 sites nationwide recognized for their significance in American history and innovation.
When it opened in 1965, the Astrodome was the world’s first domed, air-conditioned stadium, earning its nickname as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
The designation is not yet final and would require approval from the Secretary of the Interior.
The stadium, located outside downtown Houston, last hosted a scheduled event in 2002. It lost its certificate of occupancy in 2009, and parts of the facility have since been used for storage.
Over the years, multiple proposals have been put forward to renovate or demolish the Astrodome, but it remains unused.
The venue became home to the Astros MLB team when it opened and the former Houston Oilers, now the Tennessee Titans, in 1968.
It also hosted the historic “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match in 1973 between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs.
When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, the Astrodome was used as a shelter for tens of thousands of people who were displaced by the storm.
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