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Texas Mid-Century Modern Domes (page 1)

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Austin Aqua-Dome
Austin, TX
The Austin Aqua-Dome fish store occupies a monolithic dome which was built in 1986. The building originally housed a fish and bird store known as The Reef. [map]

Hutchinson County Aluminum Dome
Borger, TX
The Hutchinson County Aluminum Dome was built in 1957. These photos are from 2011. In 2021, restoration work began by the City. It now serves as The Dome and Convention Center. For more, see this website. [map]

St. Joseph Academy
Brownsville, TX
These St. Joseph Academy buildings were designed by Caudill Rowlett Scott and built in 1960. The first three photos above show the Gymnasium; the last photo in the second row shows the Chapel. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2. [map]

Brownwood Coliseum
Brownwood, TX
The Brownwood Coliseum was built in 1963. The dome was built first. It was then raised up and the walls beneath it constructed. The walls feature reliefs of cattle, bison, and horses. The building is used by Howard Payne University for basketball and volleyball. It is also used for meetings and other events. [map]

Coppell Middle School West
Coppell, TX
I believe this dome at Coppell Middle School West was built around 1965. It houses the school's auditorium. Renovation work was going on when these photos were taken in 2017. The dome is still there. [map]

real estate office
El Paso, TX
This UFO-like real estate office and shelter were constructed to sell houses that were never actually built. I believe these structures were built in the early 1960s. When plans to create a lake fell through, these structures were abandoned. Does anyone know more about this place? [map]