The new home of the toronto blue jays had a retractable roof which was a technological marvel.
Skydome roof opening.
That contest amassed an impressive 150 000 entries with over 2 000 suggesting the winning moniker.
Over 50 million people have visited skydome rogers centre.
All in all toronto s skydome was an attempt at a world class building in a city desperately trying to up its international profile.
If the game begins with the roof closed it may still be opened before the end of the sixth inning if the umpire crew chief and blue jays officials agree the weather has turned in a way that will ensure fan comfort and enjoyment.
When the retractable roof is open people standing on the observation deck of the nearby cn tower can look down on the field.
The skydome now known as the rogers centre if you re a cop opened to much fanfare on june 3 1989.
If the game begins with the roof open the roof can be closed at any time if climatic conditions warrant.