Ground breaking for the ballpark at union station was on october 30 1997.
Minute maid roof.
The electrification of minute maid park s retractable roof was developed by vahle inc.
Minute maid park is houston s first retractable roofed stadium featuring a natural grass playing field where up to 40 963 spectators can watch a game.
A total of 50 000 square feet of glass in the west wall of the retractable roof give fans a view of the houston skyline even when the roof is in the closed position.
Open only over a small central section.
The opening of the roof shall only commence between innings.
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Guests entering minute maid park may also be subject to inspection by random metal detection wand.
Minute maid park information guide located in the heart of downtown houston minute maid park combines the feel of a classic old time park with the amenities of a modern one.
The roof at minute maid park however retracts completely off the ballpark to reveal the largest open area of any retractable roofed baseball stadium in existence today.
A total of 50 000.
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Even with such modern innovations the stadium still retains the atmosphere of great ballparks from baseball s classic golden age.
The rules that govern the lid at minute maid park as written make it tough the roof is closed for the threat of rain threat of sustained winds above 30 mph temperatures below 65 degrees for.
Minute maid bag policy a to z from minute maid park website in compliance with mlb and astros security policies all bags purses and containers will be searched prior to entry.
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