The Pontiac Silverdome (also known as the Silverdome) was a stadium in Pontiac, Michigan. It opened in 1975 and sat on 199 acres (51 ha) of land. When the stadium opened, it featured a …

The Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan was home to the Detroit Lions from 1975-2001 and the Detroit Pistons, from 1978-1988. When it opened in 1975 it held the largest number of …

Sep 23, 2023 · The Silverdome, erected in 1975 and christened originally as the Pontiac Metropolitan Stadium, stood as a testament to Davidson’s dedication. With an investment of …

Dec 3, 2017 · With a seating capacity of 82,000, it was the largest stadium in the National football League. Its signature feature was a fiberglass fabric roof, held up by air pressure. Detroit …

The Pontiac Silverdome was a vacant sports stadium, formerly the home of the Detroit Lions football team, and the Detroit Pistons basketball team.

Dec 3, 2017 · The aging structure in Michigan — the former home of the Detroit Lions, and at one time the largest NFL stadium — was slated for demolition on Sunday, but the explosion was a …

May 14, 2023 · Once at the cutting edge of stadium design, the Pontiac Silverdome's time in the limelight was ultimately short-lived. Opened in 1975 to house the Detroit Lions, the Silverdome …

Nov 29, 2018 · After the Lions left for a domed stadium in downtown Detroit, the Silverdome quickly became a headache for the city of Pontiac. Without a regular high-paying tenant, the …

He dreamed of building an 80,000+ capacity sporting arena that would breathe life into the city and give its residents something they could be proud of. He completed the then Pontiac …

Feb 27, 2017 · The Pontiac Silverdome was the former home of the Detroit Lions. The stadium, built in 1975, pioneered a new type of stadium ceiling: domed fiberglass held up by air pressure.