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Astrodome fades, crumbles

Once the envy of other cities, the Astrodome now sits decaying in Houston.
Rows of dirty, tattered seats ring the Astrodome, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Houston.


Walt Disney, according to local legend, was so blown away when he stood under the dome that he dubbed it the Eighth Wonder of the World.
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Fading Astrodome

Rows of dirty, tattered seats ring the Astrodome, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Houston.

Walt Disney, according to local legend, was so blown away when he stood under the dome that he dubbed it the Eighth Wonder of the World.

Credit: AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

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