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California Mid-Century Modern Domes (page 1)

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The Dome [gone]
Bakersfield, CA
The Dome opened in 1941 as the Strelich Stadium, a sports arena. The dome was 106 feet in diameter. Later, it was used for live performances, sporting events, private parties and other activities. The building was demolished in 2018.

Curl Up & Dye
Brawley, CA
The Curl Up & Dye building has a concrete-looking dome roof. I don't know how old this building is or what business it housed originally. It may have been a residence. [map]

dome-like building
Cartago, CA
The dome-like building has been there since at least 2007. It appeared to be made of metal sheeting at that time. Around 2011, it was covered with a spray foam material and was painted orange. I don't think it has ever been used for anything other than storage. [map]

Neighborhood Church of Chico
Chico, CA
The Neighborhood Church of Chico was built in the early 1970s. [map]

The Dome
Costa Mesa, CA
The Dome at Costa Mesa High School was built in 1958. It is used as a shelter for outdoor dining. The building under the dome is used as a snack bar. [map]

The Domes
Davis, CA
The Domes, aka Baggins End Innovative Housing, is a housing community for UC Davis students. The 14 fiberglass domes were installed in 1972. They were constructed with the help of student volunteers. [map]

geodesic dome
El Centro, CA
This geodesic dome may have been built around 1979. The building housed a doctor's office in recent years but appears to be vacant now. [map]

Ky's Hair Designs
Eureka, CA
The double-dome structure which now houses Ky's Hair Designs was built in the 1970s. I don't know the original occupant. In 1979, it housed Ming Tree Realty. In the 1980s and 1990s, it housed the Video Connections video store. There are other identical domes scattered around the country including these in Marathon, FL. [map]

geodesic dome
Glendale, CA
This geodesic dome previously housed Star Brite Cleaners and was painted teal. It may have housed a photo shop and gardening supply place as well. The building now houses Cenmill. I believe it was built around 1977. [map]