953 nut 64,817 #1 Posted 5 hours ago April 9, 1965, The Houston Astrodome opens, the world's first indoor, air-conditioned domed sports stadium. A year later, the Dome made history again when it showcased the first installation of Astroturf. 4 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 20,100 #2 Posted 4 hours ago Took a tour of it about a year after it opened. Noted Plastic sheeting spread out over some seat sections...Roof Leaks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 64,817 #3 Posted 3 hours ago Astroturf had to be used because they were unable to keep natural grass from dying. The initial stadium design featured thousands of clear Lucite windows, which created intense glare, making it nearly impossible for baseball players to track fly balls. To fix the glare they painted the roof panels white, which subsequently deprived the turf of sunlight and caused the grass to die, leaving a dirt field that was painted green. The Solution; Monsanto developed a synthetic surface that was installed in 1966. The high-profile installation in the "Astrodome" led to the product being branded as AstroTurf. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 30,910 #4 Posted 2 hours ago 50 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Monsanto developed a synthetic surface Wonder if it's made from their genetically modified corn... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
