What happens to the Astrodome now?

[@MaximusGaming]

The Astrodome is on the national register of historic places, they can’t tear it down 🙄

[@Rockett16]

He knows that he just wanted you to comment.

[@RedRaiderLobo20]

Yes they can

[@ColtTh3Bolt]

@@RedRaiderLobo20no they cant

[@joanned8172]

@@Rockett16 He actually does not seem to know what it means. Its not going to be torn down.

[@Euouaen]

@@RedRaiderLobo20Not legally, unless approved by the NRHP, which they will never do.

[@bebobebo4407]

I think that the Astrodome should just be renovated, but keep everything intact and then re-add seats and restore the original scoreboard, making it a tourist attraction similar to the Colosseum.

[@LeCommieBoi]

Modern Colosseum. I like that.

[@Catface91]

That area isn't prime real estate. Just look across where Astro-world was. It's dirt and grass still. If it was prime. Something would have been built there and the surrounding area years ago.

[@robertkeefer1552]

The Astrodome would make an awesome planetarium.

[@MADDOGG]

Oh wow that's actually a great idea

[@frankadkins42]

Make it into a space museum with a planetarium.

[@ElVatoG711]

As a Houstonian , we don’t want it demolished. They need to legalize gambling and make it a Hotel/Casino

[@chalesgolding5314]

The Houston Astrodome shouldn’t die as it’s an absolutely Iconic venue ,I enjoy you’re channel Bro but let’s be honest , you would bulldoze the Roman Coliseum if you could. Am I right …..

[@eddietran5803]

the thing is roman colisseum is a major tourist attraction and ppl actually would pay to go to that place. Would ppl want to go in and pay to look at an abandoned astrodome? Also with so many spaces for parking theres nothing else around it that can attract ppl from coming there aside from ppl watching football at the NRG stadium.

[@chalesgolding5314]

@@eddietran5803 I was sarcastically asking a broader point , D.G. Really doesn’t appreciate many stadiums that are older than 10 years. Sometimes I wonder if the stadium building lobby has him on the payroll 😂…

[@Euouaen]

@@eddietran5803That was once the Astrodome, and it could be like the Roman coliseeum.

[@pgc2455]

Do a video on the Roman Colosseum. It is abandoned and in disrepair and should have been torn down 2,000 years ago. It was great when it was used for gladiatorial combat but now it just sits there. They could use the space for a parking garage or something. 😀

[@freakyfornash]

That'll never happen. The building is just way too historic, and you'd have riots galore, while people would literally chain themselves to it, if that's what it took to preserve the place I'm sure! L.O.L.!

[@andrewmcintosh9832]

@@freakyfornash Somebody missed the sarcasm lol.

[@freakyfornash]

@@andrewmcintosh9832 Uh, I well knew that too! XD

[@bigkahunaburger5185]

😂Lots of places like that around Rome. Have you seen what is left of Circus Maximus? Could be useable space.

[@freakyfornash]

@@bigkahunaburger5185 No, since I've never been there before too! XD

[@Wrestling316]

One of my absolute favorite PPVs took place there in 2001, WrestleMania 17 but the WWF/E in 2001, lt’d be an absolute shame if the Astrodome doesn’t get used again in the future.

[@1mlb704]

Honestly, I've always been fascinated with the Astrodome. I still like the design, especially the roof. I'd love to see it used for something

[@FM-kk7pj]

This guy would demolish the Alamo because it’s obsolete and an eyesore in the middle of San Antonio. 🙄

[@michaelbaucom4019]

He'd want to fill in the the Grand Canyon, he'd claim it is a big ugly hole in the ground

[@greenbay3164]

That's where Wrestlemania 17 was.

[@astro94addict]

This is where Selena Quintanilla Perez performed for 3 consecutive years. 1993 1994 And 1995 (The Last Concert Album/Overrated)

[@gibsonmesa00]

I was there!!!!

[@astro94addict]

@@gibsonmesa00 Her 1994 astro concert (White outfit)?

[@mikeswick6473]

Having grown up in Houston and going to dozens of games in all the stadiums the Astrodome is the best of the 3

[@Mr.NoName1972]

I went to see the Astros play the St Louis Cardinals back in August of 1985, while on a trip to Houston with my Family. My Father's friend and future co worker in Houston bought us good tickets and we all went to see the Astros in the middle of a huge thunderstorm. I'll never forget the Astrodome, because I was there. I still thank the late Carlos Nava for the tickets. He was awesome!!

[@kylestraveljournal]

I think you are the only person who wants it gone. Its historic, its not going anywhere

[@RedPaganNetwork]

The only reason it isn't demolished is bc it's a Historic landmark. I honestly think a park or concert venue renovation would be the best thing for it.

[@jdspreest]

The Astrodome may be in disrepair, but it still looks better than that ugly POS NRG stadium.

[@JasonWoolridge-o1l]

And since Six Flags Astroworld has been long gone you can convert Stro Dome into an indoor amusement park like Mall of America in Minnesota 🎡🎢🎠🎪

[@noaho8457]

I don’t think Ginger understands that the Astrodome is a historic landmark it can’t be demolished because of its significant place in sports and American history. If I owned the Astros I would renovate the Dome and move them back home but this is probably impossible. I really hope the Astrodome is saved because it really is a cool stadium and I wish it was still used for sporting events.

[@lakerskid2013]

Imagine if even an XFL or USFL team could hold games there, that would be better than nothing although they’d probably have a lot of reconfiguration to do to accommodate for a football team since it’s more designed for baseball. I think that would be pretty cool.

[@uncletrilly3566]

The Civiv Arena was (maybe) the first retractable domed arena. It hurt cutting her down - tons of history. But we don't have a rotten shell laying there taking up space and being a potential hazard.

[@36into6]

Or maybe they could play a game in the Astrodome like once a year that would be nice

[@Theorpo]

Unfortunately the Astros don't own it. NRG owns the name. And the City of Houston/Harris County owns the property itself

[@jackeddemon]

As a Houstonian, shut up bro. We won’t ever let it die

[@JasonWoolridge-o1l]

We are Texas and we're innovative enough we can revise Stro Dome in many ways but one we make it bigger and better in Texas remember

[@JOEinPSL772]

Watching Earl Campbell play in the Astrodome is one of my fondest childhood memories. Thanks for that update on an old classic DG.

[@Htown_sports_dude]

I was thinking the owners of the astrodome could fix it up and the Astros play a few home games a year in the astrodome and have like a throwback night but that may not work because it’s so old

[@JB-bs1se]

I really liked that old score board the Astros had before the Oilers moved in.

[@donkraemer50]

Minute Maid Park pays homage to the old scoreboard with the home run display

[@JB-bs1se]

@@donkraemer50 That is awesome. I had no idea they did that.

[@Joshua-uw7wm]

At this point they shouldn't let it die but find some way to make a park out of it for historical purposes and teaching moments

[@davidj.9432]

NRG Stadium was completed in 2002, in time for the Texans' first season. I enjoy your videos, but you really do need to slow down and get your facts right. There are many mistakes in every single video. Please take your time and stop rushing to crank out content every day.

[@EllinoItalos]

There's been a number of people come along with different development proposals. They've talked about making it a hotel/shopping complex, an amusement park, a museum, a park, etc. The thing is, nobody has the money to execute those proposals LOL. You can have all the ideas you want. BTW there's nothing wrong with NRG. Stylistically it's not great but it's a pretty good place to watch a game...if you can afford to go to one.

[@robertbluestein7800]

I grew up in that Dome. I worked as a clubhouse boy from 1980-1983. I knew every passage-way and even got to see Judge Roy Hofheinz's personal hotel room and there is a bowling alley and movie theater inside!

[@randytabor754]

This guy doe’s not know what he is talking about. First he says NRG was built in 2004 wrong it was built in 2002. Then he says I don’t know why they did not tear it down when the Astros left for Minute Maid Park. They could not do to the Houston Rodeo and it’s a historical landmark it can’t be torn down even if they wanted to. Then he says the floor is dirt now lol know it’s not I was just in the Astrodome a year a go I work at NRG park.

[@JasonWoolridge-o1l]

Dude you're not Bob Mc Nair and you're not the owner of the Texans and you ain't been in Reliant Stadium 🏈

[@Z64sports]

I never got to go to the astrodome and would love to if they renovated it

[@brianemanuel576]

Wrestlemania 17

[@murrs001]

World's largest Hotel and Casino! As soon as we stop supporting neighboring States. It would be a destination.

[@uncletrilly3566]

As a Pittsburgh sports fan, I couldn't agree with you more. The Civic Arena was a groundbreaking arena with a retractable roof. We had TONS of memories there, but now the silver roof is made in to Christmas ornaments. Better fate than being a rusting shell.

[@zoom539]

She was the first of her kind and should be restored to her original glory! or taken piece by piece shipped to the baseball hall of fame and rebuilt there some place because like I said she was the first of her kind.

[@william7286]

Always hoped that the city/county would renovate or redevelop into the new home of the Houston Rockets (and, hopefully, an NHL franchise). Oh, well.

[@Dr._Mambo]

To me it has always been an easy answer. Everything is ripped out. Rent it to Hollywood as the worlds largest sound stage. You can make a whole movie there and never have rain issues. Largest green screen in the world. Easy money

[@choatican]

Pretty sure you can go to jail for a video like this. The Astrodome is a historic landmark.

[@GardcoreLegend]

Turn the Astrodome into a Bass Pro Shop like they did to the Pyramid in Memphis.

[@mirabovs215]

also one thing that you forgot too mention is that the astrodome cant be demolished because in 2019 it was proclaimed as a historical site. & when its proclaimed as a historical site the chances are very slim for demolition & besides another thing that was one of the reasons why it wasnt demolished before being procailmed as a historical site, demolition was very expensive that it was even speculated that the cost of demolishing the astrodome came too a whopping 500 million dollars, equally as much money as of building a brand new stadium. I was born in houston & yes many people love the astrodome & im optimistic on renovating it again. Hope this info was useful but well good vid anyway

[@Mr.E723]

It has landmark status

[@BrandanTheBroker]

Renovate and turn it into something. Hell, Rice could use a new stadium, you could host yet another bowl game, concerts, trade shows, etc.

[@samuelbarrett5648]

I was just thinking of this last night, and while it surely won't happen, I can't help but imagine it: When the Detroit Tigers left Tiger Stadium in 1999, there was the same talks about what to do with it. In 2001 it hosted a independent professional game to see if having a Frontier League team would fare there. They ultimately didn't go further with that, but perhaps it would work in the Astrodome. The team, luke it was suggested in Detroit, would play at home when the Astros are on the road. Again, I already know it's a far-out idea, so yo don't have to tell me how unrealistic it is. But I'm interested in hearing from others who would like to imagine this.

[@sinceremaverick7081]

I’m thinking Bass Pro Shops, just like the Pyramid in Memphis. 🧠

[@timothyhenry5454]

Jeez Enough already Tear it down It’s an eyesore Build an area on the site for tailgating build bars restaurants

[@classjacksonlawsuit]

The only reason I continue to sub to this channel is because of the inaccuracies. This time the culprit is saying NRG opened in 2006...when it was 2002. No research done once again. Also, you remember the days of the Astrodome? Aren't you, like, 24?

[@shellya66]

Texans aren’t keen on just destroying our history. The astrodome means a lot to so many people here. That design to us is classic. So it doesn’t feel obsolete to us. It feels like a historical landmark

[@jasonsullivan5827]

Here in st.louis we same problem with st.louis arena but the city decided to blow it and it office park now and everything fine without st.louis arena

[@David-yw2lv]

As a young boy,it seemed to be a magical wonderland to me.

[@UncleJimsTarot]

I understand that the reason the Astrodome is still standing Is because they have had it Mark as a historical site and it cannot be altered on the outside

[@athos1974]

How about turning it into something crazy and unique. Leave the roof framework, but take out all the roof panels. Rip up the floor and put in natural exotic trees and plants. Turn it into a giant arboretum.

[@99dndd]

I’d like to see them convert the inside into an MLS stadium. You could fit 25,000 decent seats in there.

[@davidmorris1868]

They can't demolish it!!! Man when I was a kid, the Astrodome was a Beautiful place. I love the Astrodome. Remember that they can't demolish it

[@Baseball-689]

What is your problem with the astrodome? They can’t tear it down because it’s on the national list of monuments, or whatever it’s called, and you are really the only person who wants it gone. But I do think it would be cool to have the astros do a throwback game there!

[@AP3]

Nrg was built in 2002 not 2006. Do you read your comments?

[@danimalman3]

If i had the funds and the permission I'd turn it into a stadium museum. I'd keep the inside mutch like the original and have around it the museum.

[@adm712]

I was just about to post the exact same thing. I super strongly disagree with tearing it down.

[@noaho8457]

Make a history of Huston or history of Texas sports would be cool. Or renevate it for sporting events as long as it’s not demolished.

[@manuelgrothe608]

9:05 The orange lines look like a street circuit to me

[@chperezjr]

For years the people had voted against all the proposals presented for restoration but dont want to be torn down. Who can understand them.

[@six-pack1332]

Apparently, it's going to stay there until it completely rots away.

[@TheJiggaNasty]

I'm genuinely shocked that the ASTRO dome still exists... They should absolutely tear down that dump. Renovate..😂..Yeah right.. We should start a gofundme to put the ASTRO dome out of its misery with DG as our spokesman

[@blakedmc1989HD]

it's marked as a Historic Landmark as long as it's a Historic Landmark, it ain't goin' nowhere

[@36into6]

You joking?

[@TheJiggaNasty]

@@36into6 Yes

[@blakedmc1989HD]

@@36into6 i'm not jokin' they actually have a historic landmark Plaque on where tha Astrodome sits

[@36into6]

@@blakedmc1989HD not talking to you

[@gabrielcalderon3732]

Astrodome is still beautiful to this day

[@PittsburghMarky]

Top Ten Things to do with the Houston Astrodome- 10. Shrine to Jose Cruz 9. Like Houston Summit turn to place of worship. Have fans pray for longer purgatory for Bud Adams. 8. Change to hockey rink. Lure NHL franchise there. 7. Hurricane Katrina refugee reunion center 6. Revive House of Pain motif by allowing the mafia to store dead bodies there. 5. Round the clock rodeo 4. Nay, round the clock "Rock and Roll Rodeo" 3. Put back the old scoreboard. Charge admission to see that shooting cowboy and grunting bull go nuts 2. Revive Bluebonnet Bowl 1. Keep it the Eighth Wonder of the World with four words- "World's Largest Strip Joint!"

[@vegasmarc7252]

May I suggest Sam Boyd Stadium. It's abandoned and is slowly beginning to be forgotten.

[@thomassharp2719]

Take it down !!

[@moonlightcubing7]

This is the type of person who basically wants everything historical removed and demolished

[@matthewcurran82]

Gotta love when Ginger talks out of his behind..

[@kyledevries4423]

I enjoy watching your videos but you got a decent amount of facts wrong in this video. Respectfully, consider doing real research instead of babbling off on your on opinion and making things up. Here are a few corrections for your future reference: -NRG stadium was not built in 2006. -There are still seats remaining in the upper deck. They have to stay there, It was included in the no demolition clause when it was placed on the national register of historical places. - The floor of the Astrodome is concrete, not dirt. -The interior is not gutted, the only things that have been removed is the majority of the seats, the field, and the exterior ramps originally built in 1989. Virtually everything else is intact. -The reason the Astrodome still stands is not because people "don't want to part with it", rather because it is a Texas historical landmark and cannot be torn down. You also claim that the building is "not doing well at all" yet studies in 2021 show the building is solid as a rock structurally. This is shown on the astrodome conservancy website.

[@iamlsusam]

I agree, demolishing it is the answer. Every time there’s been a public vote to propose a plan to keep it, the vote is always against keeping it!! They spend 100K per month maintaining the useless stadium. It’s just a criminal waste of space!!

[@TheBuckeyeHistoryGuy1776]

this place would be great for post apocalypse sporting events

[@keithharper1470]

LET THEM PLAY!!!

[@91_C4_FL]

How funny would it be if the demolition of Tropicana Field got tied up in red tape and it sat next to the new ballpark for 15 more years?

[@mdit21]

Use it as an indoor RV Park.😊

[@NainajNikaju]

They should turn it into a CRICKET STADIUM , cricket is growing in USA and there is MAJOR LEAGUE CRICKET it can work.

[@DveDveSold]

"obsolete"

[@mapgar1479]

I think the Astros should move back into the astrodome since this stadium matches the space age theme of the team unlike the ugly minute maid park which is designed to look like a historic building and I actually want to see Minute Maid park demolished so Union Station can be restored as a passenger rail station.

[@Astrodomania]

It's hard to listen to someone who is so cynical about a building he has never been inside of. It basically put Houston on the international map, as the city was simultaneously leading the mission to the moon. Although not perfect, as any pioneering structure would inherently be, it is still astonishing to walk inside and experience its fascinating roof structure. And, it was hand designed by local engineers without the aid of any computers. Its necessity to be successful resulted in it being constructed with specifications and materials far above normal standards. It would have to painstakingly deconstructed with cranes because implosion would be insufficient enough to implode the roof. I have personally visited its inside in recent years and it is still in remarkable structural condition. It will outlast any current thrown-together stadium and, will have a great future ahead, with a little imagination.

[@jschef4life24]

You can’t tear down Friday night lights, you can try though.

[@blakedmc1989HD]

Astrodome has Landmark Status, as long as dat'z in place, it will not be torn down there's even a Plaque for it

[@TessieLangford]

Hey Depressed Ginger Guy! NRG Stadium was built in March 9,2000. Not in 2006.

[@JB-bs1se]

Renovate it to its original but modern look. Restore the old classic score board, and maybe the Astros can play a game or two.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

Convert it to a resort and casino and cover the outside with video screens and make it flashy.

[@msn64man1]

The only thing that they demolished from the astrodome is the circler things on the side of the astrodome

[@kirkangel525]

if I were a Texas oil billionaire I would buy the joint and turn it into the world's largest gym and smoothie bar. I would put the leg equipment in the upper deck that way you have to walk down, all the way down to leave

[@NinerAnt]

The Astrodome is a beautiful structure

[@vincentlospinuso7232]

Roy Hofheinz should be in the Texas hall of fame

[@p44r]

Exactly I had NO IDEA it was right next to NRG ….you would never know it …it’s literally on top of it …..but the astrodome ……..yes refurbish and rebuild

[@JasonWoolridge-o1l]

Reliant Stadium is next to the Astrodome and Bass Pro Shops can redesign it the same way you did with The Pyramid in Memphis 🏟️

[@1983jblack]

This guy doesnt know his ass from a hole in the ground. If he had it his way, there would be no Fenway Park, no Lambeau Field, no classic cars, etc. The Astrodome is a piece of history, the first of its kind in the world. We will not destroy Stonehenge, the Great Wall of China, and we will not destroy the Houston Astrodome

[@bb-gc2tx]

how is there no saving it? wrigley and fenway are decades older still being used today

[@kevinwalter5083]

For sure this was the funniest topic you've covered 😂

[@michaellazor5667]

I've been to the dome dozens of times. It is an eye sore and needs to come down. It's nearly condemed

[@manuelgrothe608]

If NRG Stadium fails, Minute Maid Park should become Football 🏈 material for NFL, USFL and XFL

[@nathfurn]

Here's an idea. Turn it into a Bass Pro Shop! (Memphis Pyramid)

[@tompellegrino769]

Maybe make the Astrodome affordable housing?

[@northernsurferboy]

it has hertitage status which will have to be changed for it to be demolished

[@pangasports1854]

If it doesnt cost any money, then leave it. Its historical. Plus it would definitely be helpful during catastrophes such as Hurricanes.

[@lucaspadilla4815]

Could be a great concert venue

[@paulson6270]

It needs to stay. Love the Dome.

[@davidmorrison9763]

Saw my 1st major league baseball game there

[@ELILOL853]

LIVE STREAM TOMORROW ILL HELP YOU MOD

[@bagtea]

maybe they should add a hockey team in Houston and use Astrodome with reduced seats

[@TheArena5700]

Exactly the Tampa Bay lighting called Tropicana field home.

[@joeylawn36111]

5:15 What is that large building behind the Astrodome and the NRG Stadium?

[@larrywilliams9735]

Convention Center

[@joeylawn36111]

@@larrywilliams9735 Thanks.