About the Superior Dome         



Photo copyright R. Zhang 2007

Superior Dome
- Located on the campus of Northern Michigan University
- Opened September 14, 1991
- World's largest wooden dome
- 5.1 acres under one roof
- Height equal to a 14-story building
- Constructed of 781 douglas fir beams and 108.5 miles of fir decking
- Permanent seating capacity: 8,000
- Building Capacity:16,000
- Locker rooms and class rooms completed in 1995


Photo Copyright R. Zhang 2007

Artificial Playing Turf
-Floated out on an air cushion by twelve computerized winches
-Turf set-up time is approximately two hours
-Turf retracts in thirty minutes
-Largest piece of retractable turf in the world
-Lays on top of synthetic playing surface
-Suitable for football, soccer, softball and field hockey

 

For More Information:
Phone: 906-227-2850
Fax: 906-227-2855
Superior Dome
1401 Presque Isle
Marquette, MI 49855

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