The Story Of The Stadium (1921)

By University of Illinois

Book Overview

The Story Of The Stadium is a historical book written by the University of Illinois in 1921 that chronicles the construction and development of the Memorial Stadium, a sports arena located on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The book provides a detailed account of the stadium's inception, design, and construction, as well as its role in shaping the university's athletic program and its impact on the surrounding community. It also includes profiles of key figures involved in the stadium's creation, such as the architects and university administrators who oversaw the project. The Story Of The Stadium is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of sports architecture and the role of sports in American higher education.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164116398
• ISBN13: 9781164116394
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"