The Georgia Dome: Then and now

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The Georgia Dome: Then and now

Photos of the Georgia Dome from the AJC archives.

1989: This image shows an early architectural model for the Georgia Dome.

January 1991: Framework of the Georgia Dome, including upper seating, during its early construction.

Sept. 23, 1991: An aerial view of workers stretching the large fiberglass roofing over the Georgia Dome during its construction.

Jan. 17, 1992: The framework of the Georgia Dome's exterior early in its construction.

Jan. 17, 1992: Construction worker Patrick Garrett installs seats at the Georgia Dome.

Feb. 25, 1998: Aerial photo of the Georgia Dome with the Atlanta skyline in the background.

"Beauty and the Beast" billboard depicting Jerry Glanville, a former Atlanta Falcons coach, with the Georgia Dome, 1992

April 2008: Workers repaint the Dome in a new color scheme. Following the existing pattern, but using the grey, black and red of the Atlanta Falcons, Barden and Co. and general contractor Holder Construction painted the exterior of the Dome as part of a $20 million dollar maintenance and repair upgrade.

April 2008: Jose Aearra (foreground) and Avner Linares roll on paint as work continued to paint the Georgia Dome a new color scheme.

April 2008: Workers continue to paint the Georgia Dome with a new color scheme.

Jan 20, 2013: Fans leave the Georgia Dome after a Falcons game.

February 2013: Work crews cover the playing field with a tarp in preparation for a monster truck event at the Georgia Dome.

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1989: This image shows an early architectural model for the Georgia Dome.

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