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The Hoosier Dome was a domed stadium in Indianapolis. It was the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons (1984–2007). It was renamed to the RCA Dome.

The largest crowd to attend an event at the Dome was 62,165 for WrestleMania VIII in 1992. It was demolished in December 2008, as part of a project to expand the attached convention center.

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The Hoosier Dome was a domed stadium in Indianapolis. It was the home of the Indianapolis Colts NFL franchise for 24 seasons (1984–2007). It was renamed to the RCA Dome.

The largest crowd to attend an event at the Dome was 62,165 for WrestleMania VIII in 1992. It was demolished in December 2008, as part of a project to expand the attached convention center.

The dome was made up of teflon-coated fiberglass and weighed 255 short tons, which was held up by the air pressure inside the building. The ceiling was 195 feet high, though the height varied up to five feet as the materials expanded and contracted with the weather.

Like other domes of this style (the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, BC Place, the Carrier Dome, and the Silverdome) there were warning signs posted cautioning patrons of the high winds at the doors when exiting the facility.

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Subject ID: 87683