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D125175-1
Date(s)
- 1960-02 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Ben Cheney. Lumberman and philanthropist Ben Cheney, in overcoat, surveys what will eventually be named Cheney Stadium. He is standing on the first six tiers of grandstand pre-stressed concrete seating along with an unidentified man in early February, 1960. The grandstand was expected to be completed in 30 days. The site on South Tyler was cleared by Fort Lewis soldiers with flamethrowers. Construction was a "100 day wonder" as it was completed in three months, fourteen days.
Cheney, Ben B., 1905-1971; Cheney Stadium (Tacoma); Concrete--Tacoma; Grandstands--Tacoma--1960-1970;