Seattle Post-Intelligencer: The Kingdome

On March 26, at just after 8:30 a.m. PST, the Kingdome came crashing down. Follow the stories of the Kingdome's last days, from planning and preparation to ultimate destruction. Also check out the latest photo galleries -- featuring a time-lapse sequence of the implosion -- and fan memories.

LAST DAYS OF THE DOME HEADLINES

>> Gone in 16.8 seconds (3-27-00)
>> The crowds: They came, they saw and they were conquered (3-27-00)
>> Art Thiel: A good thing -- 'the ultimate American way' (3-27-00)
>> Dedicated white-gloved greeter loses his post (3-27-00)
>> After the blast, the treasure hunt (3-27-00)
>> The big tumble makes a rumble (3-27-00)
>> Seahawks' 'Mama' blue as beloved venue dies (3-27-00)
>> Perfect demolition leaves Dome a fallen souffle (3-27-00)
>> Blast rites: Implosion vignettes (3-27-00)
>> Art Thiel: When chilled kids whine 'Kinwegonow,' remember the Dome (3-27-00)
>> Coverage on Web wasn't so stunning (3-27-00)
>> Bits of Dome already offered for sale on eBay (3-27-00)
>> Dome becomes dust in a matter of seconds (3-26-00)
>> Perspective was lost in dust of exhaustive TV programming (3-26-00)
>> What was in all that dust onlookers breathed? See our analysis (3-26-00)
>> His windfall profit implodes with Dome (3-26-00)
>> Dust from implosion poses threat to PCs (3-26-00)
>> Dome's all wrapped up and ready to blow (3-25-00)
>> Kingdome blast is team effort for this family (3-24-00)
>> Where to watch the implosion on TV (3-24-00)
>> Kingdown Countdown on ESPN Classic (3-24-00)
>> Scientists seek quake data from implosion (3-23-00)
>> Underground Tour to stay aboveboard Sunday morning (3-23-00)
>> Boom with a view: Best sites for watching the fall (3-22-00)
>> The blast won't be ignored on Internet (3-22-00)
>> It'll be party time Sunday all over the region (3-22-00)
>> Stripped for its demolition, stadium has gained in grace (3-21-00)
>> Relic hunters rescue treasures from stadium (3-20-00)
>> ESPN Classic to air Kingdome retrospective, implosion (3-20-00)
>> When Kingdoom comes, prepare for detours (3-17-00)
>> Safety, yes -- a ghost town, no -- on Domesday (3-16-00)
>> Broad traffic restrictions planned in Kingdome area on D-Day (3-15-00)
>> How the Kingdome might look as it falls (3-9-00)
>> Kingdome to fall to lifelong opponent -- gravity (3-9-00)
>> Is Dome's demise a date with fate? (3-4-00)
>> Kingdome finally has a date with demolition (3-3-00)
>> Get ready for a 3-D view of Dome blast (3-3-00)
>> Safety first for Dome's big bang (2-25-00)
>> Implosion experts will study test explosion at Kingdome (2-24-00)
>> Fort Worth implosion offers lessons for Kingdome blast (2-21-00)
>> Neighbors wary of Kingdome demolition (11-1-99)
>> Sportswriter remembers 20 years of Seahawks at the Dome (9-9-99)