Houston Texas Harris County Domed Stadium Pre Astrodome Astros VTG Postcard 1965-image
Houston Texas Harris County Domed Stadium Pre Astrodome Astros VTG Postcard 1965-image

Houston Texas Harris County Domed Stadium Pre Astrodome Astros VTG Postcard 1965

$ 23.24

Subject: Stadium Country of Origin: United States Continent: North America Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Country: United States Type: Printed (Lithograph) Signed: No Era: Chrome (c. 1939-present) Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1970 Region: Texas Material: Paper Theme: ArchitectureCities TownsLandscapesSports Seller Notes: “Used~ See Description & Photos, Questions Welcomed. May be trimmed, have edge wear, bends, stains” City: Houston Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Unposted

Description

Discover this vintage postcard featuring an iconic aerial view of the Harris County Domed Stadium, famously known as the Astrodome, in Houston, Texas. Often hailed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," this magnificent structure was the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium and the first to be air-conditioned, revolutionizing sports and entertainment venues. The vibrant chrome finish captures the impressive architecture and surrounding landscape, highlighting the scale of this groundbreaking engineering marvel. This collectible piece offers a glimpse into a significant era of American sports and architectural history. The postcard's reverse provides fascinating details about the stadium's colossal dimensions, including its 208-foot height, 642-foot dome span, and seating capacities for baseball, football, and conventions. It even mentions the innovative 4,596 skylights designed to allow grass to grow inside. A true historical artifact for collectors of Texas memorabilia, architectural history, or vintage sports venues. SHIPPING COST: ALL ORDERS ARE EXPIDITED, ORDERS ARE TYPICALLY SHIPPED WITHIN TWO HOURS OF MY RECEIPT OF PAYMENT UNLESS I AM OUT OF TOWN SOURCING NEW ITEMS OR MY STORE IS IN VACATION MODE BOTH OF THESE MITIGATING FACTORS ARE RARE. SEE MULTIPLE SCANS OF ITEM. Please use eBay magnifier for a more detailed view of the item. CONDITION: Moderate wear and some soiling. Combined shipping always available on multiple items. PLEASE USE THE E-BAY SHOPPING CART AS IT MAKES COMBINED SHIPPING EASIER TO SEE. Thank you! I have a great passion for collecting postcards, photographs and ephemera. My store offers many rare and hard to find items as well as always being able to guarantee their authenticity as vintage and genuine. Each week I will be posting rare, unusual, high-quality and unique items for the advanced, intermediate and beginning collector. Our items are ALWAYS vintage. Please bookmark our store and I look forward to helping you build your collections!

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