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The main problem with Shea was, quite simply, that it was just another one of the cookie-cutter stadia put up during the 1960s. It was totally undistinguished.
That's exactly my point about Dodger Stadium...everyone brags about it as if it is some kind of classic like Fenway or Wrigley, when the truth is, its just Shea Stadium with palm trees instead of an airport.
I've been to a game at Dodger Stadium and I was at a handful of games (5, plus one that was rained out) at Shea Stadium. Believe me, Dodger Stadium is/was a much, much better facility than Shea Stadium. As for the setting being the difference, well yeah, that's a big factor but that's ALWAYS a big factor. As an example, County Stadium in Milwaukee, even though it was built in the early 1950's, was architecturally not that much different than many of the classic ballparks that were built between 1909 and 1915. But it never was mentioned in the same breath as those ballparks. Why? Because County Stadium was surrounded by parking lots and not too much else near a major interchange in Milwaukee, while many of the classic ballparks were located in or near city neighborhoods and/or city parks and fit into their surroundings. People don't talk about Wrigley Field in respectful terms because of its architecture, they talk about it because of its setting.
The "cookie cutter" style that was once condemned is now being more celebrated. That's how architecture works, first it's generally accepted, then it goes out of style, then it becomes a classic example of the times. A good example of another classic "cookie cutter" style stadium, one that is and was baseball only like Dodger Stadium, is Kaufman in Kansas City. I don't mind that style at all, actually preferred ATL-Fulton County over Turner Field. I love(d) the circular overhang roofs that went around the stadium. The "neo-retro" faze that constructors went through during the 90s up until recently is so fake and sterilized imo. I say Dodger Stadium is a gem. New Yankee Stadium, not so much....but maybe just yet.
The "cookie cutter" style that was once condemned is now being more celebrated. That's how architecture works, first it's generally accepted, then it goes out of style, then it becomes a classic example of the times. A good example of another classic "cookie cutter" style stadium, one that is and was baseball only like Dodger Stadium, is Kaufman in Kansas City. I don't mind that style at all, actually preferred ATL-Fulton County over Turner Field. I love(d) the circular overhang roofs that went around the stadium. The "neo-retro" faze that constructors went through during the 90s up until recently is so fake and sterilized imo. I say Dodger Stadium is a gem. New Yankee Stadium, not so much....but maybe just yet.
While I love Citizens Bank Park, I have to say it was pretty cool going to a game at Shea Stadium last year in its final year....being in that type of stadium was like a trip back to my childhood, going to games at places like the Vet, Shea, Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, etc.
But anytime I get some nostalgia for the Vet, I just go see a minor league game here in Scranton. The stadium was built when we had the Phillies AAA team and was built to be a miniature Vet. The stadium is still pretty much the same, with its orange seats in the upper deck, the only difference is they replaced the astroturf with grass.
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LA Dodger stadium
LA Dodger stadium. One of the cleanest professional baseball stadiums. Scenic and historic, I love Dodger Stadium. I lived in LA for 3 years and had season tickets during that time. I sure do miss it!
LA Dodger stadium. One of the cleanest professional baseball stadiums. Scenic and historic, I love Dodger Stadium. I lived in LA for 3 years and had season tickets during that time. I sure do miss it!
Absolutely kittykat! Dodger stadium is baseball's "Windsor Castle":-) I cannot think of another stadium that has had appearances of the Pope and the Beatles either!
But anytime I get some nostalgia for the Vet, I just go see a minor league game here in Scranton. The stadium was built when we had the Phillies AAA team and was built to be a miniature Vet. The stadium is still pretty much the same, with its orange seats in the upper deck, the only difference is they replaced the astroturf with grass.
I bet Michael Scott loves that place!
Grass > carpet.
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