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Image: Kingdome — Seattle, Washington

Kingdome — Seattle, Washington

A $67-million concrete multipurpose stadium, the Kingdome’s seating was designed for football and opened with a soccer match on April 9, 1976.

Image: Yakima Valley SunDome — Yakima, Washington

Yakima Valley SunDome — Yakima, Washington

Capacity: 5,602 for baseball; 6,698 for boxing; 3,831 to 7,926 for concerts; 4,850 for rodeo; 7,782 for wrestling; 5,686 for arena football

Image: University of Illinois Assembly Hall--Urbana, Illinois

University of Illinois Assembly Hall--Urbana, Illinois

Performers and events hosted at Assembly Hall include The Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, U2, Frank Sinatra, “Les Miserables,” Bob Hope, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Aerosmith, Reba McEntire, Tina Turner, “Cats,” Bill Cosby, University of Illinois Commencement, The Harlem Globetrotters, Bruce Springsteen, “Sesame Street Live!”, and countless others.

Image: University of Illinois Assembly Hall--Urbana, Illinois

University of Illinois Assembly Hall--Urbana, Illinois

Assembly Hall opened on March 2, 1963 and continues to attract attention for its design and construction.

Image: Hershey Park Arena--Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey Park Arena--Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey Park Arena, with seating for 7,350, has been home to hockey since its construction.

Image: Hershey Park Arena--Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey Park Arena--Hershey, Pennsylvania

This unique structure has hosted many events over the years, with one outstanding feature-not a bad seat in the house.

Image: Pallazzo Dello Sport (Great Sports Palace)--Rome, Italy

Pallazzo Dello Sport (Great Sports Palace)--Rome, Italy

Engineer Pier Luigi Nervi made this dome 194 feet in diameter and 69 feet in height.

Image: Thompson Arena, Dartmouth College--Hanover, New Hampshire

Thompson Arena, Dartmouth College--Hanover, New Hampshire

This facility includes five spacious, carpeted, dressing rooms for varsity, sub-varsity, and visiting teams, plus two complete training rooms, offices, the William Smoyer ’67 Lounge, where the Friends of Dartmouth Hockey receptions are held, as well as storage and skate-sharpening areas.

Image: Leverone Field House, Dartmouth College--Hanover, New Hampshire

Leverone Field House, Dartmouth College--Hanover, New Hampshire

Leverone Field House has an indoor track, weight room, indoor practice area for football, lacrosse, soccer, golf, and rugby.

Image: Norfolk SCOPE Arena & Conference Hall--Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk SCOPE Arena & Conference Hall--Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk Scope has the capacity of 85,000 square feet, 12,600 seats for sport events, 13,800 for conventions, and 150-seat restaurant.

Image: Waikiki Shell--Honolulu, Hawaii

Waikiki Shell--Honolulu, Hawaii

The Waikiki Shell is an unique venur for outdoor concerts and other large gatherings.

Image: Waikiki Shell--Honolulu, Hawaii

Waikiki Shell--Honolulu, Hawaii

The tropical climate of Hawaii makes the Waikiki Shell a perfect setting for a memorable afternoon lawn party or even concert.

Image: Kresge Auditorium, MIT--Cambridge, Massachusetts

Kresge Auditorium, MIT--Cambridge, Massachusetts

This open-sided amphitheater was built in the 1940s as an orchestra shell on the shores of Green Lake.

Image: Kresge Auditorium, MIT--Cambridge, Massachusetts

Kresge Auditorium, MIT--Cambridge, Massachusetts

Because there are no columns, every sear in Kresge Auditorium has an unobstructed view of the stage.

Image: Brasilia National Congress Complex--Central Brazil

Brasilia National Congress Complex--Central Brazil

As an architectural experience or a dream of a futuristic city, this government facility is a unique one.

Image: Brasilia National Congress Complex--Central Brazil

Brasilia National Congress Complex--Central Brazil

This complex is flanked by two bowls, one facing up, and one facing down. It is both beautiful and abstract and quickly became one of the most recognizable icons in town.

Image: Ellsworth AFB PRIDE Aircarft Hangar--Rapid City, South Dakota

Ellsworth AFB PRIDE Aircarft Hangar--Rapid City, South Dakota

Ellsworth AFB’s exterior appearance is historic, a reminder of the early cold war era and a period of significant growth for this base.

Image: Loring AFB Aircraft Hangar--Limestone, Maine

Loring AFB Aircraft Hangar--Limestone, Maine

This structure is a parabolic arch with a span of 340 feet.

Image: Warner Auditorium, Anderson University--Anderson, Indiana

Warner Auditorium, Anderson University--Anderson, Indiana

This auditorium is the headquarters of the International Church of God Convention.

Image: Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena--Honolulu, Hawaii

Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena--Honolulu, Hawaii

The Arena is a circular performance facility with unobstructed sight lines suitable for most events.

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