'People would consider it pure blasphemy': The history of Lambeau Field’s unbuilt dome

>> Occurs and the Vikings played under comfort of a climate controlled don't tonight. But did you know there was once serious consideration of building a dome over Lambeau Field, a stadium synonymous with cold weather. I spoke with Packers historian Cliff Crystal to take a look back at the history of a and the real reason why the organization abandoned the idea. >> In 1943. Reliable. Told a reporter for the United Press within 5 years once World War to end it, he expected pro football years to begin building over their stadiums. reduce hazards of legend, Eric coach Curly Lambeau predicted the use of domes in the NFL as far back as the 1940's. >> only speculation back and construction of the Houston Astrodome didn't begin for another 20 years. Let's fast forward to the 1960's when the concept of a dome over Lambeau gain steam again. Vince Lombardi considered the possibility in August of 1966, >> admitted consideration be given to build a I think that's the first time the subject was ever discussed. He said it was architectural feasible. As long as the ends of the stadium remained open. But again, it was just in the talking stages. wasn't until the 1980's when the Packers Commission and architectural study of the Dome Project. >> Kristol who cover the story at the time for the Green Bay Press Gazette says members of the Packers executive committee toward the Silverdome in Michigan to get a better understanding of what would be involved if the Packers decided to build one this time, it was the cost of the project that made the idea fizzle But perhaps the main reason why putting a dome over Lambeau never took off. >> Was built on pride of playing in such harsh conditions are out now so closely identified. >> With played outdoors cold weather and it's just >> part of I remember covering. Vikings Packers Board Met Stadium proposal stating that hoping Would Grant was coaching the Every I truly believe that they want to is that they kind of lost and everything. One state movie indoor, the story of the unbuilt don't over. Lambeau Field only adds to our rich history and rugged >> The ICE Bowl, the frozen tundra weather is the identity of the Green Bay Packers. I think no people considered you. >> Knowing our Packers players can withstand just about anything. means a testament to our

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Published: Mon Jan 01 2024