Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Also known as: Metrodome

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The Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome was a multi-purpose stadium located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Opened in 1982, it was known for its distinctive fabric roof supported by air pressure, a design innovation that allowed for large, column-free interior spaces. The stadium served as the home for various professional sports teams, including the Minnesota Twins (MLB), Minnesota Vikings (NFL), and Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA). It also hosted college sports and other major events. The Metrodome was demolished in 2014 to make way for U.S. Bank Stadium.12

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construction
Postwar developments in long-span construction
…in Pontiac, Michigan, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1982) in Minneapolis. Air-supported structures are perhaps the most cost-effective type of structure for very long spans.
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…in Pontiac, Michigan, and the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (1982) in Minneapolis. Air-supported structures are perhaps the most cost-effective type of structure for very long spans.
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Minnesota Twins
…out their lease at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which effectively ended the threat of contraction and gave the franchise time to plan for the construction of a more-profitable baseball-only ballpark (Target Field, which opened in 2010).
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…out their lease at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, which effectively ended the threat of contraction and gave the franchise time to plan for the construction of a more-profitable baseball-only ballpark (Target Field, which opened in 2010).
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stadium
Design innovations
Paul, Minnesota, and called the Metrodome (opened 1982; demolished 2014). Such cable systems can span large distances; a concept for a 200,000-capacity, covered baseball stadium was developed by Lev Zetlin, an American engineer.
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Paul, Minnesota, and called the Metrodome (opened 1982; demolished 2014). Such cable systems can span large distances; a concept for a 200,000-capacity, covered baseball stadium was developed by Lev Zetlin, an American engineer.
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