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Success! Pontiac Silverdome implodes in a cloud of dust in 2nd attempt

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The Pontiac Silverdome was to implode at 8:30 Sunday morning. That did not happen due to a wiring issue claims the contractor on the job, Adamo. Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press

Crews tried a second time Monday to demolish the upper level of the Pontiac Silverdome after Sunday's failed attempt

The second time's a charm.

Crews tried once again to demolish the upper ring of the Pontiac Silverdome on Monday afternoon after Sunday's failure, and this time they succeeded, or at least made progress.