Indian Stadium Renovation

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All stadium decking is in. They are now installing the kick plate (the vertical panel between each deck).

 

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8/28/08

 

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They are starting to install the brackets for the seats.

 

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These were from 8-29-08.
Framing beginning on press box along with stadium fencing.
More stadium seat brackets.

 

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Real progress.
Framing on press box progressing well.
Stadium seats should be all in within a couple of days.

 

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8/04/08
More framing on press box and a wide view from behind the stadium.

 

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9/4/08 Here are the handrails being installed in the middle of the aisles......and they are W I D E aisles
Those of you who got seats on the top row have an added treat......seat backs built in. Those were needed to separate your seats from the walking aisle behind you.

 

[rod]

i dont see the stairs down the back side i hope they are going to have that so if you are on the top row like i am you can sneak out the back side and beat the rush.

 

[CardiacKids 92]

i dont see the stairs down the back side i hope they are going to have that so if you are on the top row like i am you can sneak out the back side and beat the rush.

I don't think you will be walking up any stairs on the backside of the stadium. I asked when I was buying my season tickets and the answer was NO STAIRS. That is why I decided against the top row. It may help to start running stairs, that's a long way to the top. Imagine the view though!!! Good Luck

 

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Here is my report of Tour #2.
Elevator installation has begun.
They are to pour concrete paving on home stands on field house side Saturday.

 

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Tour #2 cont.
This is from inside of the visitors concession stand.
Here are the aisle steps. They are very easy and comfortable to climb. Not awkward like at some stadiums.
The aisle handrails are just right.

 

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Tour #2 cont.
Now for what we've all been waiting to see. Breathtaking ! ! ! !

 

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Tour #2 cont.
First one here is from the lower level of the press box. The center segment of this will have teared bleachers and will be outdoors. This will be outside of the press box glass. Sounds really neat. On either side will be glassed in areas for coaches, scouts, etc.

Now for the top level of the press box. WOW, this sure looks long.

 

[pngfan93]

Amazing!

 

[IndianFan]

Incredible!!!! :rocks: Sportswriters may never want to leave that amazing press box. It's gigantic with an amazing view.

Scoreboard looks small from up that high.

 

[NDN X]

GREAT pics!! Keep em coming! ;D

 

[IndianFan]

It can't get much better than this stadium.

$20+ million complexes like Galena Park, Berry Stadium, and the upcoming Bmt ISD complexes are concrete structures. But Indian Stadium has all the elements to make it as good as anything out there. Add our fans and unique game experience, and The Reservation is AS GOOD AS IT GETS.

Turf - used in 20+ NFL stadiums. Best available.

Scoreboard/Video Display - best in the state

Press box - as good as anything in the state

Concessions/Restrooms - excellent

Seating - One of the largest home sides in that state. (Only Ratliff in Odessa, Stallworth in Baytown, and a couple of others in metro areas are larger)

Only thing missing is PARKING. Any idea who owns the lot across Merriman? It would be nice if that was paved for additional parking. Also, if the buses could be kept elsewhere and paved for parking.

 

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Word must be spreading quickly about how nice a facility we have at The Reservation. I was taking pics this morning and just as I was about to drive off........a van and two chartered buses pull up to the stadium. Out comes a college football team to practice at our stadium. Delta State University from Cleveland, Mississippi who has a game today at McNeese State. In their division, they are ranked #9. It also shows some good sportsmanship on our part to help out.

Go Indians!

 

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Delta State cont.

 

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Incredible!!!! :rocks: Sportswriters may never want to leave that amazing press box. It's gigantic with an amazing view.

Scoreboard looks small from up that high.

IndianFan, you are right about the amazing view. Pictures are nice but they do not do it justice. You have to see it. The first pic is zooming into that amazing view from our stands.

On your comment about the scoreboard looking small.....you have to remember it took 6 pics to produce that pano. That 27' HD video screen will be amazing from our stands.