In spring of 09 Yankee, fans will get a chance to see the newest addition to the team, a new stadium. This modern baseball stadium has some serious shoes to fill to win the hearts of dedicated fans. The Old Yankee Stadium has stood the tests of time and adversity reigning in New York City for eighty-six years. All good things must come to an end to make way for new good things. The new Yankee stadium promises to be just that with a 1.3 billion dollar price tag.
Since 1980, the idea of a new Yankee Stadium has been kicked around. Originally, the owner wanted to move the stadium given the state of the South Bronx at the time. As ideas were brought up, discussed and discarded, the neighborhood turned around and the team gained in popularity. By the early 1990s, the Yankees organization were still interested in building a new stadium - but right there in the Bronx.
However, the cost of building a new stadium was a challenge. The team's hopes were raised when former Mayor Giuliani proposed city funding for new stadium construction for both of the city's baseball teams. Giuliani's plan included $800 million in construction funds, $390 million to be invested in improved transportation to the stadiums (via the MTA's B,D and 4 train lines to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the 7 line to Queen's Shea Stadium). Both teams would also have received $25 million for planning and the Mets another $80,000 of debt forgiveness.
However, current Mayor Michael Bloomberg opted to use the escape clause in these contracts upon taking office. However, the Giuliani administration had allowed a clause in the contract permitting the teams to leave the city should the escape clause be used by the city. Thankfully for New York baseball fans, the city and the teams were able to come to an agreement and planning for the new stadiums in the Bronx and Queens continued.
The new Yankee Stadium has been designed carefully to be reminiscent of the current stadium. Indiana limestone will encompass the entire structure, just as was the case until the original stadium was renovated in 1974. The copper frieze which was present on the original stadium has also been replicated, but the interior features many new amenities for Yankees fans, including two new restaurants which will be open year round.
Whether you support it or feel like many do that a piece of history will be lost forever, it is safe to say that the new Yankee Stadium will keep with the tradition that brought the old Yankee Stadium, one of progress and financial risk taking. It paid off the first time, we will soon see if it will a second time. - 16887
Since 1980, the idea of a new Yankee Stadium has been kicked around. Originally, the owner wanted to move the stadium given the state of the South Bronx at the time. As ideas were brought up, discussed and discarded, the neighborhood turned around and the team gained in popularity. By the early 1990s, the Yankees organization were still interested in building a new stadium - but right there in the Bronx.
However, the cost of building a new stadium was a challenge. The team's hopes were raised when former Mayor Giuliani proposed city funding for new stadium construction for both of the city's baseball teams. Giuliani's plan included $800 million in construction funds, $390 million to be invested in improved transportation to the stadiums (via the MTA's B,D and 4 train lines to Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and the 7 line to Queen's Shea Stadium). Both teams would also have received $25 million for planning and the Mets another $80,000 of debt forgiveness.
However, current Mayor Michael Bloomberg opted to use the escape clause in these contracts upon taking office. However, the Giuliani administration had allowed a clause in the contract permitting the teams to leave the city should the escape clause be used by the city. Thankfully for New York baseball fans, the city and the teams were able to come to an agreement and planning for the new stadiums in the Bronx and Queens continued.
The new Yankee Stadium has been designed carefully to be reminiscent of the current stadium. Indiana limestone will encompass the entire structure, just as was the case until the original stadium was renovated in 1974. The copper frieze which was present on the original stadium has also been replicated, but the interior features many new amenities for Yankees fans, including two new restaurants which will be open year round.
Whether you support it or feel like many do that a piece of history will be lost forever, it is safe to say that the new Yankee Stadium will keep with the tradition that brought the old Yankee Stadium, one of progress and financial risk taking. It paid off the first time, we will soon see if it will a second time. - 16887
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