Downtown in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1992
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019
1. 1992 Marker
1.7 million square feet of finished space
two 726-foot north-south roof trusses and five 600-foot east-west roof trusses
moveable overhead light grid
retractable playing surface to ease transition between football configuration and other uses.
180,000 square feet of exhibition space
ample restroom facilities with male/female parity
a roof area of 529,000 square feet (over 12 acres)
17,500 lighting fixtures
2 million pounds of sheet metal ductwork
1.3 million bricks
600,000 concrete blocks
floor grid on a 30" pattern allowing vendors access to water, compressed air, electricity, and telephone hookup
enough wire and cable to extend from St. Louis to Joplin, MO and back
June 13 — Formal groundbreaking was held and the site preparation began.
The completion date was accelerated from May 1996 to October 25, 1995, to accommodate part of the 1995 NFL football season.
Erected by The St. Louis Regional Convention and Sports Complex Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 1993 (here, next to this marker); 1991 (a few steps from this marker); 1990 (a few steps from this marker); Robert J. Baer Plaza (a few steps from this marker); 1994 (a few steps from this marker); 1995 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1996 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1997 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
More about this marker. This is one of 9 markers located at Baer Plaza, which tell the story of the beginnings of America's Center and the Dome in chronological order.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 22, 2019
2. 1992 Marker
The Dome at America's Center (and its sign) and the Four Seasons Hotel are seen in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2019, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
