Then & Now: The Dome

September 25, 2008
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From architect Bob Hague: "I was a graduate architect just out of school responsible for building the study model, developing the construction documents and construction administration. Was involved in the project for 3 years. The rooftop tours are from 1983 and 25 years later 2008."

The Dome ThenThe Dome Now
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  • AblerockSeptember 25, 2008 4:31 PM
    That looks like fun! I wonder how many people had the privilege of walking around on the Dome's roof?
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  • MikeWSeptember 25, 2008 4:41 PM
    Awesome! Freaking Awesome!
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  • RandomSeptember 26, 2008 8:43 AM
    nice. must have been fun
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  • all-day breakfastSeptember 26, 2008 10:22 AM
    You gotta bring back that awesome 'stache, Bob.
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  • AfellowteammateSeptember 26, 2008 11:18 AM
    Ablerock,
    last week there was a stream of Convention Center and construction team members walking up to take advantage of that last chance to jump on the dome.
    IT WAS COOL
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  • DonnaSeptember 29, 2008 8:47 AM
    Bob, thank you so much for submitting this, it's a very cool archive to see.

    Funny how in the first pic you are totally untethered, but in the second wearing a harness - increased liability requirements, or the cockiness of youth?!?

    Love it. Thank you.
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  • PrestonSeptember 29, 2008 10:02 AM
    What a great series of photos! The young, fearless Bob seems to jump much higher than the old, scared Bob. Haha!
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  • Billy BaruleSeptember 30, 2008 12:55 PM
    Take note of safety requirements 1983 v 2008... Kinda funny for building people
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  • bouncingbobSeptember 30, 2008 2:58 PM
    Your correct Billy, the extra safety tie-offs and harness made it a lot more difficult to jump due to the extra weight. The Dome was classified as a construction site when we toured so we had to wear gear, hard hats and safety glasses. It had nothing to do with age. Ha! Preston I was not that scared surprisingly. It was a just as fun the second time.
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