Memorial Stadium Renovation Photos (June 30, 2008)

[Dan]

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June 30, 2008

68 days until the home opener Sept 6 vs EIU

The continuing look at the progress of the new West Side suites/press area at Memorial Stadium.

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Panorama....Larger version of the panorama here.............. >>>



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A closer look, starting at the south end looking at the Colonnades Club / West balcony (a little dark on this photo)...



..the center..



..the other end / north end.




Now up to the tri-level upper renovation with the 45 suites and press area...



..the center (a little off-center on this photo)..



..and finally the north end.




Exterior

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[BananaShampoo]

It's looking very complete from the inside. A little less so from the outside. I'm so glad the plywood wall is gone. Where are the new lights going on the west side?

[Dan]

Originally Posted by BananaShampoo

Where are the new lights going on the west side?

Good question, I'm hoping it's a continuous line of lights all the way across the West Side, that should neutralize the possibility of having to revisit the quad-shadow effect.

[james81]

Thanks Dan. Based on your pictures, it hardly seems possible they can be finished by August 1st as projected. But when it gets done, it's going to be nice.

[orangekrush12]

Only 2 months more.....I cant wait!!!

[Dan]

Bump... added the exterior shots to the post.

[TVIllini]

Unfortunately... I have this horrible feeling that the light standards that are up on the corners of the new press box are the placements for recycled lights from the towers. I don't see any other purpose for them.

[Illini25]

Thanks for the update Dan. I've been in Kansas City for awhile now and it's good to see the progress of the stadium.

[U of I 89-05-10]

I know I've asked this a couple of times on these types of threads, but I'm still a bit confused as to what's going to happen. Are they just abandoning the renovation of the south endzone or will that take place later on in the future? Because it doesn't look like they've done anything to it and if they started now I can't imagine they'd be done by the home opener.

Thank you Dan for the photos!

[Dan]

Originally Posted by U of I 89-05-10

Are they just abandoning the renovation of the south endzone or will that take place later on in the future?

Take place later in the future is the latest word.

[WesterveltVictoryCigar]

Originally Posted by U of I 89-05-10

I know I've asked this a couple of times on these types of threads, but I'm still a bit confused as to what's going to happen. Are they just abandoning the renovation of the south endzone or will that take place later on in the future? Because it doesn't look like they've done anything to it and if they started now I can't imagine they'd be done by the home opener.

It's my understanding that part of the project is tied in with the likely renovation of Assembly Hall across the street. They may raise/lower the street between the two to allow for a plaza type connection between the two.

[danielb927]

Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

It's my understanding that part of the project is tied in with the likely renovation of Assembly Hall across the street. They may raise/lower the street between the two to allow for a plaza type connection between the two.

The mental image of Kirby avenue running underneath a bridge connecting a double decker horseshoe with a new and improved assembly hall gives me chills!

[Rush23]

Wow those look great!