The daily collegian. (University Park, Pa.) 1940-current, September 17, 1960, Image 2

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A. CHECKER BOARD MAZE seems to be formed by the support girders of the west stands. THE SECTIONS FROM OLD BEAVER FIELD were fitted
The stadium is the largest all-steel structure in the United States.
against the top sections to form the new Beaver Stadium. The
sections had to be moved a mile and a half from their old
location at Beaver Field.
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OBSTACLES ON THE TRACK—The railings from Beaver Field lie in the track awaiting their relocation
in the new stadium. The building of the stadium started in the spring of 1959.
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—Photo Courtesy of University Public Information
THE FINISHED PRODUCT—Beaver Stadium with 44,000 permanent seats and 2500 bleacher seats stands ready for its inaugitration
today at the Boston U. game. This is the first of four home games in the stadium.
girth of a Stadium
• COLLEGIAN PHOTO FEATURE BY RICK BOWER •
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SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 17. 1960
MAN ON A TIGHTROPE—The final step
to be taken was to give the old and the
new a final coat of gray paint.
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