All in all toronto s skydome was an attempt at a world class building in a city desperately trying to up its international profile.
Skydome roof opening.
If the game begins with the roof open the roof can be closed at any time if climatic conditions warrant.
The new home of the toronto blue jays had a retractable roof which was a technological marvel.
When the rogers centre opened as skydome in 1989 a quarter century after the houston astros made indoor major league baseball a thing its retractable roof was a mechanical marvel that made.
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 opening ceremonies took place june 3 1989 and aired live naturally on the cbc.
When the roof is open 91 of the seats and 100 of the field is open to the sky covering an area of 3 2 hectares 7 9 acres.