For more than four decades, the Superdome in New Orleans served as more than just a marvel of engineering, but also a timeless symbol of the city’s great love of sports. From the start of its construction to its renovation and its rebirth, civil engineers from New Orleans have played integral roles in the Superdome’s resilience through time.
The Early Days
The construction of this massive landmark began in 1971 on nearly 52 acres of land and was completed four years later. At that time, the total cost of building the 680 by 273 foot giant was a little over $160 million. It was opened in 1975, just in time for the NFL season. Since then, the Superdome became host to seven Super Bowl events and several NCAA Final Four basketball games. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n57ZPy
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