Astrodome light bulb

Dateundated

DescriptionGreen light bulb with "11W / 130V USA / Sign Group Repl." at the top. Bottom metal portion is threaded. Also included is the original cardboard case with "W" design in blue throughout entire exterior surface. Interior of the casing is textured to provide protection against breakage.

Bio/Historical NoteThis light bulb came from the Astrodome's scoreboard, known as the "Astrolite." The first animated scoreboard, the Astros used it until they moved in 1999. The vacant Astrodome was named a State Antiquities Landmark in 2017.

Object numberB-1989-0001-04

Attributes

light bulbs

Classificationsstadium artifacts

DimensionsBulb: 1.75 x 3.25 x 1.75 in.; Casing: 2 x 3.5 x 2 in.

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