> The braves play in a stadium that was the site of the track and field > events at the 96 olympics which was a brand new facility. I don't > think that was paid for with private money but maybe it was. Maybe > ted turner offered to have it built for the olympics if he got to > renovate it for baseball use after.
more on turner field, the link may or may not get you there http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/index.htm The Braves took advantage of a unique opportunity during the events leading up to the 1996 Olympic Games. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the multipurpose stadium they had played in since 1966, was becoming obsolete. The team wanted a new retro style ballpark like the one which had then recently opened in Baltimore to rave reviews. Meanwhile, a new stadium was needed for the 1996 Olympics. So, the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and the Braves agreed to combine their efforts to build another multipurpose stadium. However, this one would be different. Across the street from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, the new Olympic Stadium arose. It was comprised of two major sections. At one end, looking just a little peculiar for an Olympic Stadium, the structure of what would become Turner Field's grandstand was built. At the other end, an expanse of temporary bleachers completed the distorted oval. When the games were over, the bleachers came down and work began on completing the baseball stadium. Less than eight months later, the Braves had a new ballpark. The old stadium was demolished in spectacular fashion four months after that and the site was converted into parking lot. John Harris camden REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
