RON HENGGELER

April 19, 2015
Deconstructing Candlestick Park

On Sunday, Dave and I drove out to Candlestick Park to view the demolution of the old sports stadium. After a long and checkered history of being the stadium that everyone loved to hate, the 'Stick is finally being torn down.
On Wednesday morning, crews were already in the process of demolishing Candlestick Park, former home of the San Francisco Giants, and more recently, the 49ers, paving way for a new shopping, housing and entertainment hub.
Taking apart the stands kicked off four months ago with cranes and crews dismantling the outdoor stadium, which opened in 1960. The 'Stick has a storied past in San Francisco. It was famous for its strong winds that swept in from the bay, swirling into the stadium, creating unpredictable playing conditions for the players and at times, uncomfortable viewing for the fans. The Beatles held their last live concert there in 1966.

 

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