One of the most amazing structures ever built, the Louisiana Superdome has been home to Tulane Football since 1975.

Gleaming like a crown jewel on the skyline of New Orleans, the magnificent Louisiana Superdome has earned its place among the most significant and spectacular structures in the world. In its second quarter-century of operation, the Superdome has lived up to its billing as "A Monument to Man's Imagination." A fitting tribute to those who dreamed and persevered, the Superdome has more than satisfied the bold statement made by the State of Louisiana that New Orleans was ready to provide a stage for the world.

Both a landmark and a hallmark, the Superdome has captured the attention of millions and remains the preeminent domed facility in the world. Those who dared to build the world-class stadium, arena and convention center under one roof saw it succeed beyond expectations for all three purposes.

It all began as a dream in the mind of one man, New Orleans businessman and Tulane alum Dave Dixon. After much discussion, planning, controversy and lobbying, a constitutional amendment put before the Louisiana Legislature to build the Superdome was passed in 1966 by the largest margin ever.

Construction began in August, 1971, and the Superdome officially opened its doors on August 3, 1975.

The awesome size and inspiring beauty of the Superdome are unsurpassed, but it is this magnificent facility's versatility that sets the Superdome so far above all other stadiums and arenas.

With the conclusion of Super Bowl XXXIV last February, the Superdome has been the site of more (six) of the NFL's championships than any other stadium, and New Orleans will have served as host city more times (nine) than any other city.

The Superdome added another milestone to its annals last spring when an NCAA record 27,673 fans showed up to watch the Green Wave and arch-rival LSU do battle on the baseball diamond on April 10, 2002.

Home to Tulane University Green Wave Football, the New Orleans Saints, the NOKIA Sugar Bowl Classic, the Bayou Classic and the Gatorade Superdome Classic, the Superdome is recognized as a titan among sporting venues. But the Superdome is much more than a sports venue. Consider these "super" events - both sporting and non:

While other multipurpose mega-arenas have grown to be outmoded, the Superdome has been maintained and improved. It is a state-of-the-art facility with a future as brilliant and limitless as its past.

Movable stands, giant screen television and removable turf are just a few of the features that distinguish the Superdome, the largest "people place" in the history of mankind. Thanks to SuperVision, the Superdome's revolutionary giant television screens, there is not a bad seat in the house. The color television system furnishes every fan with a bird's eye view of all the action as it happens inside the stadium. The two screens, measuring 28'7"x 36'3" each, provide spectators with a super close-up view of every event. The instant-replay feature allows spectators to savor the genius of their favorite icons, all from the comfort of their seats in the Superdome.

A concrete floor in the main arena forms the base layer upon which other surfaces are laid. Wooden courts for basketball, ice surfaces for family shows, concert stages, tons of dirt for truck and tractor pulls, and artificial turf are some of the surfaces that cover the concrete floor.

The Superdome, attracting many of the top events in the world, has realized an economic impact of $4.6 billion in its 20-plus years of operation-far exceeding all projections. It is no wonder that Dean Gerald McLindon of Louisiana State University's School of Environmental Design said: "This is the most usable public building ever designed in the history of man."