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Husky
Stadium
Voted yearly as one of the most scenic stadiums in college
football, Husky Stadium is primarily a college football stadium,
but was the temporary home of the Seattle Seahawks during the 2000
and 2001 seasons. After spending more than two decades at the
Kingdome; a multipurpose dome facility, that was also the home of
the Seattle Mariners (MLB), the Seahawks wanted a new facility for
themselves. In the mid 1990s voters approved bonds for two new
stadiums to be built. A new baseball only stadium, Safeco Field,
was constructed adjacent to the Kingdome. However, the Seahawks
new facility was to be constructed on the same site as the
Kingdome. In order for the new stadium to be built, the Kingdome
had to be imploded. While the new stadium was being constructed,
the Seahawks moved to Husky Stadium, home of the Washington
Huskies (NCAA).Husky Stadium was
constructed in 1920. The stadium opened on November 27, 1920 with
a capacity of 30,000. Over the next eighty years, Husky Stadium
went through many renovations. Between 1936 and 1950, 25,000 seats
were added to Husky Stadium at a cost of over $1.7 million, along
with a two story press box, and a roof covering part of the
stands. In 1968, an additional 3,000 seats were added. Also, the
grass playing field was ripped up and replaced by Astroturf. The
Huskies became the first collegiate team to ever have an Astroturf
field. Finally, in 1987, Husky Stadium took its present day shape.
Over $13 million in renovations including increasing the seating
capacity to 72,500 were completed. In 1990, a new eight-lane
synthetic surface track was installed. Prior to the Seahawks
moving into Husky Stadium in 2000, the Astroturf was replaced by
FieldTurf. Today, Husky Stadium is one of the best collegiate
stadiums in football. The lower seating bowl at Husky Stadium is
shaped like a horseshoe. A covered upper deck is located on both
sides of the stadium. Seventy percent of the seats are located
between the end zones. Fans attending football games at Husky
Stadium receive excellent views of downtown Seattle, Mt. Rainier,
the Olympic Mountain Range, and Union Bay at Lake Washington.
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Facts and Figures |
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-Name: Husky Stadium
-Location: Seattle, WA
-Tenant: Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Washington Huskies (NCAA)
-Capacity: 72,500
-Surface: Fieldturf
-Construction Began: 1920
-Opened: November 27, 1920
(Huskies)
-Cost: $600,000
-Architect:
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