The Alamodome’s distinctive concrete masts — love them or hate them — have loomed over Interstate 37 for more than three decades, a testament to Henry Cisneros’ ambitions for the city he led as mayor throughout the 1980s.
The cavernous facility was built to attract an NFL franchise and national events. Ultimately, its mission was to put San Antonio on the map.
The Alamodome opened on May 15, 1993, without an NFL team. Yet the facility has more than held its own over the years…