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General Information

Beginning of works: July 1903
Completion: 14 November 1903
Status: in use

Project Type

Function / usage: Stadium / Arena
Material: Reinforced concrete structure

Awards and Distinctions

Location

Location: , , ,
Address: Soldiers Field Road
Part of:
Coordinates: 42° 22' 0" N    71° 7' 36" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

seats 30 898

Cost

cost of construction United States dollar 310 000

Materials

building structure reinforced concrete

Chronology

14 November 1903

First game played against Dartmouth University.

1916 — And 1920

Site of olympic trials for the US track & field team.

1951

Removal of the end zone stands.

1984

Renovation.

Notes

The seating capacity prior to removal of end zone stands was 57,166.

First massive reinforced concrete structure and the first large permanent arena for American college athletics. Horse shoe shaped with classical elements.

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Architecture

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20022093
  • Published on:
    05/07/2006
  • Last updated on:
    28/06/2022
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