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  Canadian National Exhibition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In its place was built the fourth (and final) Exhibition Stadium, a massive concrete construction and monumental cantilevered steel roof was a sharp contrast to the other buildings around it.
It burned down in 1946, subsequently leading to the construction of the fourth, Exhibition Stadium built in 1948.
Designed by architects Marani and Morris, this building was the first of what would prove to be several Modernist buildings built on the CNE grounds, its distinctive and bold cantilevered truss roof dominating the grounds for over 50 years.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Canadian_National_Exhibition   (3210 words)

  
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Property encumbered by debt may be transferred by a county legislative authority or a city council to a public stadium authority created to develop a stadium and exhibition center under RCW 36.102.050, but obligation for payment of the debt may not be transferred.
The master tenant shall meet goals, established by the county where the stadium and exhibition center is located, for women and minority employment for the operation of the stadium and exhibition center.
Revenues from the sales of naming rights of a stadium and exhibition center developed under RCW 36.102.050 may only be used for costs associated with capital improvements associated with modernization and maintenance of the stadium and exhibition center.
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 BallparkTour - Former ballparks of Toronto - Exhibition Stadium
The principal tenants of Exhibition Stadium were the Toronto Blue Jays of the American League and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
It was the last time the Canadian football championship would be contested at Exhibition Stadium, and the awful weather in Toronot's showcase sporting event may have been the deciding factor in the city and province's choice to finally build their domed stadium.
One feature unique to Exhibition Stadium is that it was the only ballpark in all of major league baseball where the bleacher seats were covered and the rest were not.
www.ballparktour.com /Former_Toronto.html   (1946 words)

  
 Ballparks of Baseball-Exhibition Stadium-Toronto Blue Jays
The stadium was enlarged to a capacity of 40,000 for baseball and 55,000 for football.
The original grandstand was constructed on the north side of the stadium in 1948, and had a capacity of 20,000.
Exhibition Stadium remained standing until 1999, when it was demolished.
www.ballparksofbaseball.com /past/ExhibitionStadium.htm   (466 words)

  
 grandstand.html
Grandstand Stadium had the worst baseball sight lines imaginable and was widely regarded as the coldest, ugliest sports facility on the planet.
By the media's silence, and when they do speak by their ignorance, the media has contributed to the destruction of this once urbane city.Your piece demonstrates once again that we will never be a "world class city" and that we are not the hip sophisticated urban creatures we think we are.
RE: Nat Bailey Stadium, Vancouver..."there is the manicured, real-grass field, the immediacy of home plate and the evocative sounds-the crisp echo of the bat cracking the ball and the ball thuding into the catcher's mitt.
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 Foster Pepper & Shefelman PLLC - Practice Groups - Practice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Two FPandS lawyers, Allen Israel and Judy Runstad, were members of the FGI Stadium and Exhibition Center Development Strategy Team throughout the five-year duration of the project.
Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center is a $430 million complex that includes an integrated state-of-the-art 67,000 seat (with a capacity of 72,000) open-air stadium for NFL football and major league and World Cup soccer, enclosed 325,000 sq.
Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center was built on the site of King County's Kingdome, which was "imploded" early in the year 2000.
www.foster.com /practiceGroups/sportsfacility?intPra...upParentID=9&SubGrpID=159   (1444 words)

  
 Stadium
Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center is surrounded by three diverse neighborhoods— the Chinatown-International District, the SODO/North Duwamish, and Pioneer Square.
The stadium is equipped with two elevators in each of the northeast, northwest, and southwest corners of the stadium, providing service to all levels of the facility.
The field level stands (5) are located on the west side of the stadium; the main level stands (13) are primarily located on the east and south side concourses; and the upper level stands (20) are located throughout the east, south and west concourses.
www.seahawks.com /stadiumguide.aspx?SecID=208   (5735 words)

  
 New Seattle Stadium
The stadium is part of a $425 million complex that includes an exhibition hall and parking garage.
The $400 million football/soccer stadium and exhibition center will be owned by the public and funded by a private-public partnership.
The stadium is to include 72,000 seats; 10,000 club seats; 100 sideline suites; and 16 field-level suites that will offer a breathtaking view of the downtown Seattle skyline.
www.bruceobrien.com /photo_pages/new_seattle_stadium.html   (983 words)

  
 REGINA EXHIBITION PARK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Exhibition Stadium anchors the north end of this complex and connects it with additional stabling and arena space in the Commercial Cattle Barn, Stockman's Arena and Canada Centre.
The Agridome and Exhibition Stadium serve as performance arenas.
The Winterfair building is attached to the Stadium, Annex and Canada Centre, located just south of the Exhibition Stadium on barn road.
www.reginaexhibition.com /services_livestock.html   (491 words)

  
 Stadium.org - News
Confirmation that the Exhibition Center and Parking Garage built on the Kingdome's south lot are finished on time and on budget-with the Grand Opening to occur this Saturday from 10:00 a.m.
An agreement on the transfer of property from King County to the Washington State Public Stadium Authority was unveiled today with the ratification of a five party agreement on the future of the Kingdome's North Lot by the PSA's Board.
The Public Stadium Authority Board was pleased to receive a design presentation on the planned stadium, exhibition center, and parking garage at its public board meeting this morning.
www.stadium.org /news.asp   (1057 words)

  
 DJC.COM: Saturday, November 12, 2005, provided by Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
A public-private project, the Washington State Football/Soccer Stadium and Exhibition Center project began with the approval of Referendum 48 by Washington voters on June 17, 1997 ($300 million public and the difference paid by Paul Allen).
The Stadium Exhibition Center, Phase I of the project, opened Oct. 30, 1999.
The Washington Public Stadium Authority, created as the public owner of the Stadium and Exhibition Center, said the completion of Phase I was on time and on budget.
www.djc.com /special/99top20/a1.html   (253 words)

  
 April 2000 Boston Baseball: part 1 of series on new stadia
When Toronto received an AL expansion franchise in 1997, the Blue Jays occupied Exhibition Stadium, a cavernous oval constructed for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
Exhibition Stadium was even less suited for baseball than its American multi-purpose counterpart.
A Canadian football field is longer and wider than an American football field, placing one end of the stadium so far from the action that thousands of seats were unusable for baseball.
www.roadsidephotos.com /baseball/bb00sta-1.htm   (1826 words)

  
 CanadaSoccer.com | Official Site of the Canadian Soccer Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The $62.8-million stadium is being built specifically for the staging of the FIFA World Youth Championship - Canada 2007 that will kickoff in July 2007 in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria and will be the largest single-sport event ever held in Canada.
The City of Toronto-owned stadium will have an air-filled bubble erected over the playing surface during the winter months, guaranteeing a minimum of 100 days of community usage throughout the year.
In the agreement struck with the City of Toronto, Exhibition Place, the CSA, and MLSE in mid-October, the sports and entertainment company would be responsible for the management of the facility.
www.canadasoccer.com /eng/media/viewArtical.asp?Press_ID=2339   (602 words)

  
 City of Toronto, City Council Legislative Documents
To approve the draw from the Exhibition Stadium Capital Improvement Reserve fund for the demolition of the stadium, as outlined in the attached report and approved unanimously by the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place at its meeting on Friday, June 19, 1998.
The following recommendations with respect to the Demolition of Exhibition Stadium, which were unanimously approved by the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place at its meeting on Friday, June19, 1998, are being submitted to the Urban Environment and Development Committee and the City of Toronto Council for its concurrence.
The Stadium Reserve Fund was $4,176,000.00 as of December 31, 1997, and the total budget for the Stadium Demolition approved by Council for the 1998 Capital Works Budget for Exhibition Place is $3,710,000.00 which includes construction costs, fees, in-house work and administrative charges.
www.city.toronto.on.ca /legdocs/agendas/council/cc/cc980729/ud9rpt/cl004.htm   (1746 words)

  
 Exhibition Stadium
In 1976, Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Stadium was reconfigured for baseball to lure the San Francisco Giants there.
As a result the dome was never built and they had to use the football scoreboard which was beyond the right field fence by a good couple hundred feet.
This is the only stadium in history to have the infield seats exposed and the outfield seats were covered.
www.projectballpark.org /history/al/exhibition.html   (372 words)

  
 Seattle exhibition center Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Exhibitions news vertical portal can now be syndicated quickly and easily using our new Really Simple Syndication feeds.
Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center, 800Occidental Ave S Seattle, WA 98134 Phone: (206) 381-7555.
Dedicated to the new multipurpose sports stadium and exhibition center.
www.exhibitionsnews.it /web_category_92.html   (208 words)

  
 grandstand_greatgames   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The Jays hammer Baltimore 24-10 at the Stadium in the highest scoring game in club history.  Slugger John Mayberry led the way with two home runs and seven RBI.
George Bell hits a game-winning home run in the tenth inning in the last game at the Stadium.  Blue Jays defeat the White Sox 7-5 closing out 13 years at Exhibition Stadium.
Jays trounce Yankees 17-9 in their home opener.  The game went 4:15, the longest 9 inning game in the history of Exhibition Stadium.
thegrandstand.homestead.com /grandstand_greatgames.html   (305 words)

  
 BlueJayWay.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
The stadium, located on the south side of the Canadian National Exhibition grounds, was a makeshift ballpark but was the key reason in bringing a Major League Baseball franchise to Toronto.
The city had been turned down numerous times by Major League Baseball for a franchise due to lack of a ballpark, so it was decided that renovating Exhibition Stadium would give them a good shot at getting an expansion franchise.
After 30 years of talking about constructing a dome stadium in Toronto, a site was chosen and construction began on SkyDome, a dome stadium with a retractable roof.
www.bluejayway.ca /jaytabase/exstadium.php   (595 words)

  
 Exhibition Stadium, Toronto, Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Old Exhibition Stadium, it was a converted Football Stadium.
It was the only stadium in the Majors where the bleachers were covered,
Stadium Rating : Since I didn't see a game I can't rate fairly.
members.tripod.com /franksballparks/exhst.html   (78 words)

  
 Exhibition Stadium
Originally built as a football stadium, it was the only park where the bleachers were covered and the rest of the seats were not covered.
It is the only park in which a game was called off because of wind (April 30, 1984).
View of Exhibition Stadium courtesy of the Franklin Digital Collection.
www.ballparks.com /baseball/american/exhibi.htm   (275 words)

  
 exhibition stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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 Stadium Exhibition Center Tickets Seattle Washington Ticket Brokers Stadium Exhibition Center Seating Charts Address ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tickets purchased from the Stadium Exhibition Center box office are sold at face value plus fees and convenience charges.
If available, tickets purchased from the Stadium Exhibition Center box office are generally less expensive, but the seat selection may be limited.
The market value for the Stadium Exhibition Center tickets, which is based on supply and demand, determines the price we charge for them.
www.ticketexplore.com /venues/stadium_exhibition_center_tickets.asp   (534 words)

  
 Stadium Guide
The multi-purpose Seahawks Stadium and Exhibition Center offers an ideal environment for trade and consumer shows, corporate events and special occasions.
The Stadium Art Program Guide is available at all stadium ticket windows and information booths, or by calling First and Goal at (206) 381-7555.
During stadium events, strollers too large to be stored under a seat may be checked at the nearest Spectator Services Center.
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 CTV.ca | Exhibition Stadium worker charged with sex crimes
A former worker at Toronto's famed Exhibition Stadium is facing sex-related charges steming from a series of incidents about 20 years ago.
Dennis Moran was a former security guard at the stadium and allegedly used his access to famous rock stars playing at the stadium to lure young fans.
Murry claims Moran lured him backstage at the stadium during a Pink Floyd concert and even introduced him to the rock star.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/1027383648774_22792848   (136 words)

  
 WJHW - Seattle Football Stadium & Exhibition Center
With construction completed in July 2002, the site of the once existing Kingdome has now become home to the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.
With a total contruction cost of $430 million, the complex includes a 72,000 seat domed stadium as well as 200,000 square feet of exhibition space within the Exhibition Center component of the project.
The stadium contains 92 private suites, including “Red Zone” suites, the NFL’s first field-level boxes; also 8 party suites and approximately 10,000 club seats.
www.wjhw.com /seattle.html   (125 words)

  
 Box Score of Game played on Tuesday, May 31, 1988 at Exhibition Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Box Score of Game played on Tuesday, May 31, 1988 at Exhibition Stadium
The box score below is an accurate record of events for the baseball contest played on May 31, 1988 at Exhibition Stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Milwaukee Brewers and the box score is "ready to surrender its truth to the knowing eye."
www.baseball-almanac.com /box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=198805310TOR   (293 words)

  
 Exhibition Stadium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Originally built in 1959 for football and then modified in 1975-76 for baseball.
It was first called the Canadian National Exhibition Stadium.
Monsanto Astroturf of 160,000 square feet was the largest artificial playing surface in North America.
toronto.bluejays.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/tor/ballpark/tor_ballpark_ex_history.jsp   (291 words)

  
 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall Tickets Seattle Washington Ticket Brokers Seattle Center Exhibition Hall Seating Charts ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Tickets purchased from the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall box office are sold at face value plus fees and convenience charges.
If available, tickets purchased from the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall box office are generally less expensive, but the seat selection may be limited.
The market value for the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall tickets, which is based on supply and demand, determines the price we charge for them.
www.ticketexplore.com /venues/seattle_center_exhibition_hall_tickets.asp   (613 words)

  
 Exhibition Stadium | BaseballLibrary.com
Exhibition Stadium was built for football in 1959 and was modified for the expansion Blue Jays.
Home plate lay near the corner of one end zone, and the main seating areas, along each sideline of the football field, extended down the first-base line and behind the left-field fence.
Bobby Thigpen takes the loss, with Tom Henke notching the win.
www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/E/Exhibition_Stadium.stm   (440 words)

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