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Scrapbook Belonging to Judge Roy M. Hofheinz, re: Domed Stadium, 1965-1967
Scrapbook put together by Judge Roy M. Hofheinz containing clippings about the Houston Astrodome from the years 1965 through 1967. Clippings cover early events at the newly opened Domed stadium to the beginning of the construction of Astroworld.
Aerial of Astroworld and Astrodome
Aerial of Astrodome, Astroworld and its various attractions, with the 610 highway separating the two attraction. Houston skyline in the background.
Photographs, Model Car
Turn-of-the-century metal Model Car, originally part of Ed Henderson's Astroworld model.
Photograph, Astroworld Pins
Selection of "We make people happy - Astroworld" pins:green, pink,blue.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Splashdown
Aerial view of Splashdown on the Log-flume.
Photograph, Astroworld Cable Car Ride
High up along the Astroworld Cable Car ride.
Photographs, Rolls Royce Phantom Convertible
Vintage Rolls Royce Phantom convertible.Astroworld park mascots standing around car.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Members of marching band, with a vintage car on one side side and a small boy holding balloons to the other. Multiple US flags in the background.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Members of marching band, with a vintage Rolls Royce Phantom on one side side and a small boy holding balloons to the other. Multiplpe US flags in the background.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Members of marching band, with a small boy holding balloons to the side, and US flags to the sides.
Photograph, Marching Band Parade
Marching band parade, saxophone and trombones out in front.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascots
Four furry Astroworld park mascots standing in front of model giant carved pumpkin entrance into Children's World.
Photograph, Giant Cowboy Boot Slide
Unidentified female adolescent reaching the end of the Giant Cowboy Boot Slide, park worker ready to assist, as 2 more females look on.
Photograph, Giant Cowboy Boot Slide
Unidentified male child reaching the end of the Giant Cowboy Boot Slide, park worker ready to assist.
Photograph, Chinese New Year Parade
Chinese New Year Dragon parade in Oriental Village. Park workers in tradional Chinese dress, holding lanterns aloft.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascot
Pierre Le Rat performing in Oriental Village.
Photograph, Chinese New Year Parade
Close up of Dragon in Chinese New Year parade.
Photograph, Independence Day Parade
Float in the 198th Independence day celebration parade, driver in Red, white and blue hat, with famale standing on the back holding onto 2 United States flags.
Photograph, Independence Day Parade
198th Independence day celebration parade. Park workers in traditional colonial dress, complete with flag, flute and drum,walking through Oriental Village.
Photograph, Independence Day Parade
198th Independence day celebration parade. Park workers in traditional colonial dress, complete with flag, flute and drum,walking through Oriental Village
Photograph, South American Performers
South American band and dancers wearing green and white outfits, performing on bandstand.
Photograph, South American Performers
South American band and dancers wearing green and white outfits, performing on bandstand.
Photograph, Independence Day Parade
198th Independence day celebration parade, stilt walker dressed as Uncle Sam passing through the park.
Photograph, Independence Day Parade
Float in the 198th Independence day celebration parade, driver in Red, white and blue hat, with famale standing on the back holding onto 2 United States flags. Large crowd gathered along side route.
Photograph, Fireworks
Fireworks at closing of park. Globe in entrance fully illuminated.
Photograph, Black Dragon Ride
The Black Dragon ride in motion at night, with lights on each arm shinning, reflecting onto the water to the side.
Photograph, Astroworld Mascots
Aerial view of Astroworld mascots performing on roped off stage, surrounded by people.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld Americana Square
Aerial view of Americana Square Astroworld, Cable Car ride in distance.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld Americana Square
Aerial view of Astroworld bridge entrance driveway, with County Fair section to the side
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld Oriental Village
Aerial view of Oriental Village, many trees in area.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld Americana Square
Aerial view of Americana Square Astroworld, Cable Car ride in distance.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
Aerial view of Astroworld bridge entrance driveway, with County Fair section to the side, and the Astrodome and Houston skyline in distance.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Unidentified female Astroworld employee, wearing a tartan dress and hat, standing on entrance driveway, with Astroneedle in the background.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Family in a red racing car on the fixed track ride.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Unidentified male child studying a sign containing map of Astroworld, while a stern looking female stands behind him.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Splashdown on the log-flume, just as the locomotive passes to the side.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Unidentified adolescent male studying a sign containing map of Astroworld.
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld and Astrodome
Aerial view of Astroworld and the Astrodome
Photograph, Aerial Shot of Astroworld
Aerial view of the Astrodome with its many car parking sections surrounding the stadium.
Photograph, Astroworld Mill Pond Ride
Mill Pond ride at Astroworld, individual circular dinghies packed into entrance/exit dock. Ride assistants wearing Western style outfits and cowboy hats.
Photograph, Astroworld Maypole Ride
Aerial view of the Maypole ride at Astroworld, all cars on the ride occupied.
Photograph, Astroworld Maypole Ride
Families enjoying the Maypole ride at Astroworld.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Aerial view of Astroworld bridge entrance driveway, with County Fair section to the side, and the Astrodome and Houston skyline in distance.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Park ride assistant, wearing 'boater' hat and brightly colored shirt, helping a family into a pod on the Astrowheel ride.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Astrowheel ride, with both sides raised in the air. All visible pods unoccupied.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Astrowheel ride, one half raised, other half on the ground. Astroneedle in the background.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Astrowheel ride, with both sides raised in the air to equal height.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Side view of the raised half of the Astrowheel ride. All visible pods unoccupied.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Astrowheel ride, taken from ground level, families walking about the park.
Photograph, Astrowheel
Aerial shot of Astroworld with ride Astrowheel central.
Photograph, Astroworld Double-decker Bus
Astroworld double-decker bus filled with park attendees just starting to exit the bus. Texas flag flying at half-staff to the side.
Photograph, Astroworld Trolley
Four unidentified females, holding bunches of balloon while standing on the side of an Astroworld Trolley.
Photograph, Astroworld Trolley
Unidentified female, holding a balloon and waving to the camera while standing on the side of an Astroworld Trolley.
Photograph, Astroworld Entrance
Astroworld main entrance and Astroneedle at night.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
"Mechanical Man" street performer in silver facce paint, green suit and white gloves at Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
"Mechanical Man" street performer in silver facce paint, green suit and white gloves at Astroworld. Astrowheel in background.
Photograph, Petting Zoo
Unidentified male with 2 young goats in the Petting Zoo at Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Unidentified female getting her portrait drawn by artist in pink beret, while an older male looks on.
Photograph, Astroworld Alpine Valley
Unidentified male dressed in lederhosen standing in front of building in Alpine Valley.
Photograph, Astroworld Scene
Male and female open air performers, male dresssed in gold and pink suit and bowler hat, female dressed in leotard, juggling bowling pins.
Photograph, Astroworld Alpine Valley
Group of young females under a red and white umbrella at a patio table, in the Alpine Valley section of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Alpine Valley
Red and white designed attractions along the main street in the Alpine Valley.
Photograph, Astroworld Alpine Valley
Family under a yellow umbrella at a patio table, eating in the Alpine Valley section of Astroworld.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Families inside yellow and red sledges on the Alpine Sleigh Ride at Astroworld, passing an area with trees.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Families inside blue and red sledges on the Alpine Sleigh Ride at Astroworld, passing an area with many trees.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Family inside a blue sledge on the Alpine Sleigh Ride at Astroworld.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Family inside a red sledge on the Alpine Sleigh Ride at Astroworld.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Aerial view of the track for the Alpine Sleigh ride, and the surrounding Alpine Valley.
Photograph, Alpine Sleigh Ride
Alpine Sleigh ride building entrance with people lining up inside.
Photograph, Astroworld River of No Return Ride
Line on the Dock for the River of No Return Boat ride
Photograph, Astroworld River of No Return Ride
Display junker boat being looked over by a dragon while on the River of No Return ride.
Photograph, Luci Baines and Lynda Bird Johnson on River of No Return Ride
President Lyndon B. Johnson's daughters, Luci Baines Johnson and Lynda Bird Johnson on the River of No Return.
Photograph, Astroworld River of No Return Ride
Part of the Mayan Ruins display on the River of No Return ride.
Photograph, Astroworld River of No Return Ride
Wooden riverboat with a bamboo style roof, passing a large Mayan Chief Figure on the River of No Return ride.
Photograph, Astroworld River of No Return Ride
River of No Return ride Boat Guide pointing something out to passengers.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family walking inside Astroworld at its opening ceremony.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family walking inside Astroworld at its opening ceremony.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family walking inside Astroworld at its opening ceremony, in front of The Crystal Palace,
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family walking inside Astroworld at its opening ceremony, with press and television cameras to his side.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family walking inside Astroworld at its opening ceremony, with the press to his side.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family amongst the crowd at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family amongst the large crowd at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family standing on stage at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz delivering a speach on stage with his family seated behind him at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz delivering a speach on stage with his family seated behind him at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Opening Ceremony
Judge Roy Hotheinz and family seated on stage at the opening ceremony of Astroworld.
Photograph, Polka Band Performance
Traditional German polka band performing outdoors at Astroworld.
Photograph, Astroworld Performance
Musical group performing on open air stage in center of pond
Photograph, Steel Band Performance
Steel band wearing frilly bright yellow and pink uniforms, performing in bandstand at Astroworld.
Photograph, Steel Band Performance
Steel band wearing frilly bright yellow and pink uniforms, performing in bandstand at Astroworld.