Nicest exteriors in MLB

[Coach Bombay]

The 2 new ballparks in NY got me thinking, which stadiums or ballparks have nicest exteriors?

I think the new Yankee Stadium has a gorgeous exterior, the exterior of the rotunda at Citi Field is beauitful as well, though I think they should of went with arches down both base lines.

http://www.stadiumpage.com/yankee09/Yankee_040309_Pan1.jpg

http://www.stadiumpage.com/citifield/Citi_040409_PanOUT.jpg

Here is a few others I like.

http://www.baseball-fever.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=66455&stc=1&d=1238618824

http://www.stadiumpage.com/pnc/PNCMarqPan1000.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1230/836396609_669e802287_b.jpg

[donut726]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2648814581_f4e833a7d5_b.jpg

[Coach Bombay]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2648814581_f4e833a7d5_b.jpg

Beautiful isn't it?

[The House That Ruth Built]

Wrigley Field
http://blogharbor.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/wrigley-field4.jpg

Fenway Park
http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/american/fenway04.jpg

[droozer]

http://jaunted.com/files/4912/nationals_park.jpgoh ya!!:laugh haha

[CFmets09]

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_-BN_qttYnPs/SdbcSU53WOI/AAAAAAAABHo/bfaaeFC9YTA/s640/IMG_0614.JPG

[Coach Bombay]

I noticed some people get annoyed when they refer to Yankee Stadium as a cathedral, but looking at this picture, how can you not call it that?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/jerseylover/3419576663_6a4bf7f683_o.jpg

[CFmets09]

I noticed some people get annoyed when they refer to Yankee Stadium has a cathedral, but looking at this picture, how can you not call it that?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/jerseylover/3419576663_6a4bf7f683_o.jpg

because if you google cathedral this is what you come up with...
http://www.cop.ufl.edu/safezone/pat/symp99/saeed-cathedral.jpg

[Coach Bombay]

because if you google cathedral this is what you come up with...
http://www.cop.ufl.edu/safezone/pat/symp99/saeed-cathedral.jpg

Coliseum? Better?

[CFmets09]

Coliseum? Better?

no because when I google coliseum, I get this:D
http://www.trojanwire.com/Coliseum%20aerial.jpg

[Coach Bombay]

How about this:

http://italyhotelsadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/rome_coliseum.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/jerseylover/3419576663_6a4bf7f683_o.jpg

[CFmets09]

meh, nys is more symmetrical:laugh

[Twenty Seven]

Wrigley's exterior would not be worth mentioning if not for the big sign.

[Coach Bombay]

meh, nys is more symmetrical:laugh

LOL, forget you...

Anyways, Nationals Park exterior fits DC's architecture perfectly.

http://www.stadiumpage.com/nationalspark/Nats_out2.jpg

[Twenty Seven]

LOL! Is that a joke? Nationals Stadium's exterior is so cold and boring.

[Yankees12]

I have to say, NYS's exterior isn't being topped. It's downright stunning. If you haven't experienced it in person, you have no idea how beautiful, imposing, and grand that exterior is.

Beyond NYS, I like Citi, Camden, Busch, Fenway, Ballpark at Arlington, and Coors the most. PNC has a nice homeplate entrance but beyond that the exterior is average. AT&T has a nice exterior too, but it doesn't quite match up with the parks I previously mentioned.

[Coach Bombay]

LOL! Is that a joke? Nationals Stadium's exterior is so cold and boring.

I didn't list it as one of my favorites, but I like how it perfectly fits in D.C.

[RayNY]

LOL, forget you...

Anyways, Nationals Park exterior fits DC's architecture perfectly.

http://www.stadiumpage.com/nationalspark/Nats_out2.jpg
Nationals Park looks like an airport, at least from that side.

AT&T Park is nice as it blends well with its surroundings.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/191/495046919_c9853598f0.jpg

[80SHOCK]

Wrigley doesn't belong in the conversation. It looks better on the inside then it does the outside.
Fenway no not really. Looks like a Warehouse.

Yankees Stadium
Citi Field
Busch Stadium
Arlington to bad it's awful on the inside
Safeco

And some other ones I can't think of right now.

[curb my enthusiasm]

I kind of like the Nationals Park exterior. Sure, it looks like an airport terminal, but I like the modern look.

Wrigley Field has nothing special going for it on the outside. And the only thing that makes it look special on the inside is the brick and ivy walls. But if I say that the Cubs need a new ballpark around here, I'm likely to get my head chopped off by a bunch of screaming purists.

Most of the new ballparks have fantastic looking exteriors. I never realized how beautiful Busch Stadium is from the outside. That's because on TV, I only see the inside.

[80SHOCK]

I kind of like the Nationals Park exterior. Sure, it looks like an airport terminal, but I like the modern look.

Wrigley Field has nothing special going for it on the outside. And the only thing that makes it look special on the inside is the brick and ivy walls. But if I say that the Cubs need a new ballpark around here, I'm likely to get my head chopped off by a bunch of screaming purists.

Most of the new ballparks have fantastic looking exteriors. I never realized how beautiful Busch Stadium is from the outside. That's because on TV, I only see the inside.

Funny you should mention that. Carlos Zambrano said the same thing last week.

[YieldtoTwins]

This is the only part about Target Field I don't like; no grand entrance behind home plate.

[Danielh41]

I love the exterior of the Ballpark in Arlington. I love everything about Coors Field including the exterior, but I think Arlington beats it (exterior is about the only thing that Arlington beats Coors at). I know it's still under construction, but the plans for Target Field look great -- I think that place will be a step forward for ballpark architecture after so many "retro" parks.

[Kentucky Bomber]

I like the detail on Comerica, the repeating Tiger heads on the walls and the large Tigers at the main entrance. Not the same impact from a distance, though.

[kramtelak]

I noticed some people get annoyed when they refer to Yankee Stadium as a cathedral, but looking at this picture, how can you not call it that?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/jerseylover/3419576663_6a4bf7f683_o.jpg
Ok OK so I'm a Yankee hater. The NYS reminds me of a government building and we all know what goes on in government buildings.

[soup]

Best ballpark exterior ever? Have to to with Shibe Park

[foulpole]

I noticed some people get annoyed when they refer to Yankee Stadium as a cathedral, but looking at this picture, how can you not call it that?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v358/jerseylover/3419576663_6a4bf7f683_o.jpg

I'm a Met fan and I find this to be colorless, drab and not very inviting. And yet I can't get the word Majestic out of my head. Dammit, how'd they do that!

[J.R.]

Funny you should mention that. Carlos Zambrano said the same thing last week.

He doesn't get paid for his facilities analyzation skills.

Z and Ozzie and the rest of the on-field complainers will be satisfied once the new clubhouses are built.

[keyman]

Slow Day - I couldn't Resist....

[kramtelak]

Slow Day - I couldn't Resist....
Exactly! that's what I think of it looks just like a government building. I hate the yankees and I hat the IRS. Remember what Bill Lee said: that interlocking NY looks like a swastika a little off kilter.

[CoreyMac]

you guys can poke fun at the look of NYS all you want....but the design and color of it fits into the neighborhood much better than even the old YS did


http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8095/496532636bkdjsx3jpg.jpg

[kramtelak]

you guys can poke fun at the look of NYS all you want....but the design and color of it fits into the neighborhood much better than even the old YS did


http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8095/496532636bkdjsx3jpg.jpg
You are kidding right?

[JerseeJerry55]

They all look nice. As a Mets fan I am obviously going to be partial to Citi Field. Yankees stadium is nice, but I've heard looks a little cold. Since I've been to Shea, Yankee, The Vet, and Dolphin Stadium, then I'd want to visit the following:
New Stadia (in order): Citi Field, New Yankee, PNC, Nationals Park, Miller Park, The Ballpark in Arlington, The Great American Ballpark, AT&T, Jacobs Field, New Commiskey, Target (2010), Turner Field, Safeco, Minute Maid
Current Stadia: Wrigley, Fenway, Dodger, and Kaufman

[JerseeJerry55]

They all look nice. As a Mets fan I am obviously going to be partial to Citi Field. Yankees stadium is nice, but I've heard looks a little cold. Since I've been to Shea, Yankee, The Vet, and Dolphin Stadium, then I'd want to visit the following:
New Stadia (in order): Citi Field, New Yankee, PNC, Nationals Park, Miller Park, The Ballpark in Arlington, The Great American Ballpark, AT&T, Jacobs Field, New Commiskey, Target (2010), Turner Field, Safeco, Minute Maid
Current Stadia: Wrigley, Fenway, Dodger, and Kaufman

Oops forgot Busch, Petco, Anaheim, also I've been to Camden Yards absolutely gorgeous

[80SHOCK]

I'm a Met fan and I find this to be colorless, drab and not very inviting. And yet I can't get the word Majestic out of my head. Dammit, how'd they do that!

This is why we can't take you seriously. You don't like the Yankees so nothing about them looks nice to you.
At least I can take my rose color glasses off and say CF looks good on the outside. On the inside is another story....

[THINK BLUE]

:rolleyes:please everyone lets not turn this thread into a NYS vs. Citi Thread

[The House That Ruth Built]

Best ballpark exterior ever? Have to to with Shibe Park


Just my opinion:

http://www.nydailynews.com/features/thestadium/img/openingday-650-wide.jpg

[JerseeJerry55]

This is why we can't take you seriously. You don't like the Yankees so nothing about them looks nice to you.
At least I can take my rose color glasses off and say CF looks good on the outside. On the inside is another story....

And what's wrong with the inside of Citi Field? Because the Citi Field is smaller than New Yankee

[Milwaukee County Stadium]

Miller Park's Exterior is one of a kind
http://www.filminglocations.com/Images/ListingPictures/Original/1404_Miller_Park_Exterior_view.jpg

[80SHOCK]

And what's wrong with the inside of Citi Field? Because the Citi Field is smaller than New Yankee

Other then it being your average garden variety new park. It seems to have little to do with the Mets. You can give me 'they have banners of so and so outside' all you want. It's all about the Dodgers. THINK BLUE must be flattered.
Personally I would be insulted if I was Met fan.

[foulpole]

I'm a Met fan and I find this to be colorless, drab and not very inviting. And yet I can't get the word Majestic out of my head. Dammit, how'd they do that!

This is why we can't take you seriously. You don't like the Yankees so nothing about them looks nice to you.
At least I can take my rose color glasses off and say CF looks good on the outside. On the inside is another story....

Okay, let me clarify my comments, because I meant it as a compliment (although admittedly a little backhanded). As a Met fan, its true, I don't like the Yankees, but as a baseball fan, I DO appreciate the history of both the team and the stadium. And NYS is not "warm and cozy" the way Citi Field is, but that's not what they were going for. They were going for Majestic, and they NAILED it! It's jaw-dropping. I'm not going to compare NYS and CF because other than being buildings to play baseball in, they are completely different. Each beautiful in their own way. I'm looking foward to seeing NYS in person and I'm sure I will be blown away.

[SparkyL]

Shibe Park:

[JoostSuderFain]

Being born at the end of the cookie cutter era, I didn't get to see many of the classic parks.

But, for ones no longer here, I have to say Shibe Park/Connie Mack Stadium.

For current ones, Camden Yards. Camden Yards fits in with its surrounding area, and has a timeless look, as if its been there for 50 years.

[SparkyL]

lots at once:

[Spruce Moose]

i like the target field exterior, even though it is not 100% completed. the facde is different, very cool to see in person, has minnesota limestone, nice glass, and it fits naturally with the small site. i love it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3422268269_3ed97c74b2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3423074528_434ac638b2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3423074790_37da7b4c6e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3423072982_5f61d79896.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3423067348_30248a9243.jpg?v=0

[THINK BLUE]

^can't wait to see the finished product it does look great

[CoreyMac]

You are kidding right?

Kidding about what? the color scheme / style of NYS fits in alot better than OYS did

[JerseeJerry55]

Other then it being your average garden variety new park. It seems to have little to do with the Mets. You can give me 'they have banners of so and so outside' all you want. It's all about the Dodgers. THINK BLUE must be flattered.
Personally I would be insulted if I was Met fan.

In actuality I'm not insulted, I actually like the fact that it pays homage to Ebbetts Field more or less. Plus the Rotunda is named after the most important sports figure in the last 62 years. Fact remains that Fred Wilpon is, and always has been a huge supporter of the heritage of the Brooklyn Dodgers. The bottom line is this the Mets have a beautiful new home to play in, and the Yankees have a brand new home to play in. They both are breathtaking regardless of whatever the opposing teams fans have to say about this
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[kramtelak]

Kidding about what? the color scheme / style of NYS fits in alot better than OYS did
Must be me it doesn't look a hell of a lot different than the old place.

[JerseeJerry55]

This is why we can't take you seriously. You don't like the Yankees so nothing about them looks nice to you.
At least I can take my rose color glasses off and say CF looks good on the outside. On the inside is another story....

I had been to old Yankee Stadium twice in my life. I thought it was a nice stadium with a tremendous amount of tradition. So I pose the following question to you............how come if a Mets fan can say something nice about the Yankees home field, then why can't Yankees fans reciprocate? IMHO from the pictures of NYS I have seen it seems to be a little over the top, but then again that seems to be the way the Yankees do business. Not knocking them, just pointing out the obvious.

[JerseeJerry55]

i like the target field exterior, even though it is not 100% completed. the facde is different, very cool to see in person, has minnesota limestone, nice glass, and it fits naturally with the small site. i love it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3422268269_3ed97c74b2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3359/3423074528_434ac638b2.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3656/3423074790_37da7b4c6e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3652/3423072982_5f61d79896.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3423067348_30248a9243.jpg?v=0

Looks awesome

[Captain Cold Nose]

Quite enough all the way around.

Please stay on the stadiums. Fans of teams or each other are out of bounds if it's less than respectful.

Please folow THINK BLUE's advice. We're not going to have another us vs. them thread.

[TnNYYfan]

I'd have to go with Shibe or Ebbets.

[west coast orange and black]

reminds me of the entrance to a banking institution.

[west coast orange and black]

looks to me as if a ballpark got dropped into a bank building, and then the whole thing got dropped into a different kind of zoned area.

china basin now better reflects the architecture of mays field. maybe the area will one day complement the look of the new yankee stadium.

[Coach Bombay]

reminds me of the entrance to a banking institution.

My bank doesn't look like that, actually looks more like all those brick stadiums.

http://www.netleasedretail.com/img/properties/Chase2.JPG

[80SHOCK]

Banks don't look like NYS. Some of you need come up with another comparison.

[west coast orange and black]

not sayin' that banks look like yankee stadium.
am sayin' that the new yankee stadium reminds me of banki buildings in financial districts such as in the city or new york.
not talkin' 'bout a bank at a strip mall, but one found in a financial district.

[Coach Bombay]

not sayin' that banks look like yankee stadium.
am sayin' that the new yankee stadium reminds me of banki buildings in financial districts such as in the city or new york.
not talkin' 'bout a bank at a strip mall, but one found in a financial district.

Oh you mean like this,

Federal Reserve Bank:

http://www.philadelphia-reflections.com/images/federalreservedc.jpg

NYSE:

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2008/11/newexchange.jpg

Bank of England:

http://www.robmillard.com/bank_of_england.jpg


Nice buildings right?

[elancaster]

I like all the retro parks. Each has its own plusses.

Miller's roof looks like a giant tarantula, which adds a monolithic, stylish touch to that pretty brickwork. Arlington, Coors, and Busch would be my other favorites.

Wrigley, Rickwood, and Fenway make it simply for having survived so long. Long may those landmarks live.

Thanks for the pictures of Target. Modern, but I do like that limestone. Nationals Park, though modern outside, looks as good as Citi on the inside.

My home stadiums, Yankee and Citi, even if not as pretty on the outside as a few others, are still dear to me. I'll see my first Yankee game on 4/21. I've been to Citi twice already and, obstructed seats notwithstanding, love it.

Must mention my park track record is small - Shea, RYS, Fenway, B.O.B., Citi.

Quite some time ago, there was a back page headline "Hanky Banky" with a hilarious caricature - drawn by Ed Murawinski - of Hank Steinbrenner. So calling NYS a bank is sort of appropriate, though I'll call it the George Mahal. Citi will be the faberge egg.

[WestSideBomber]

At least Great American Ballpark has a unique exterior. I'm not sure if it's the best though. I like the white steel, but then they ruined it with the boring red brick.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/southfork76/The_Great_American_Ballpark.jpg

http://www.thesportsroadtrip.com/cincinnati033.jpg

http://www.thesportsroadtrip.com/cincinnati023.jpg

[80SHOCK]

One of my favorite parks:

[THINK BLUE]

^i agree there is no need for brick on GABP it is too bad because it is a very unique park even though it's not for everyone. When I was watching a game there on opening day and was like WTF when I saw the brick backstop, brick clashes with everything in this pallpark.

[THINK BLUE]

One of my favorite parks:

Talk about a stadium that blends so well with the area it looks beautiful with the downtown area........the outfield dimensions on the other hand home runs :rip:

[Coach Bombay]

Progressive Field, GABP, and Petco Park all similar to me.

http://www.stadiumpage.com/jacobs/Prog_pan1.jpg

http://www.stadiumpage.com/gabp/GABP_Pan1.jpg

http://www.stadiumpage.com/petco/Petco1.jpg

[80SHOCK]

^Are all 3 products of HOK?

Talk about mocking another ball-parks exterior.

[DiggerODell]

^Are all 3 products of HOK?

Talk about mocking another ball-parks exterior.

BFD. Open your mind and your ass will follow.

[THINK BLUE]

We are HOK (http://digital.ihenson.com/FraggleRock_press/festival/DZ_FR_012.jpg) just joking :laugh

[80SHOCK]

BFD. Open your mind and your ass will follow.

Well the excuse the hell out of me.

And I wasn't asking you....

[DiggerODell]

Well the excuse the hell out of me.

And I wasn't asking you....

It's all good, I told you anyhow. End subject.

[Pelt]

As far as all-time, I'd say that my fave is old Comiskey before they white-washed her:

[J.R.]

It's all good, I told you anyhow. End subject.

lololololololololol

[ChineseDemocracy]

It is not my intention to disrespect Twins fans and their new ballpark, but this new ballpark reminds me of a mix between Petco, Nationals Park, and the Staples Center.

[Rob R]

NYS, hands down. Regal, awe-inspiring, breathtaking, rich and unique are only a few words to describe it. You take one look at it and you know immediately which team plays there. Some are talking about the color, but what exactly is NYS's color? With its gorgeous limestone, NYS gives off different, beautiful shades and colors depending on the weather, sun, etc. It can go from beige, to brownish, to a deep golden color.

There's promise for Target to be my # 2 favorite for it's limestone and originality. I'll have to see the finished product, but right now I can tell you it's winning me over. Like NYS, you'll be able to take one look at it and identify it with only one team. These matters count in my judging of the ballparks.

Too many of these brick and steel retro ballparks are looking too much alike, with only minor differences to separate them. But, of all the brick and steel retro parks, I'll have to go with Camden, the granddaddy of them all and the only one we can call "original" which is sort of an oxymoron considering that it's a retro.

Of the retros that followed, I'll have to go with Busch. I'd have gone with Citi if only it had two things - darker bricks and an urban setting to support it. You look at Busch some lesser designed ballparks than Citi and the darker bricks make them look richer, even if Citi is the superior design. Bad choice to go with the two-tone light colors, IMO. Also, the Citi look and design just doesn't quite fit in a parking lot/suburban setting. When the Willets project is completed, Citi might climb to # 4 or even 3 on my list. It does have more going for it than most retros. So yeah, Citi, despite all this, is on top of my list.

As for the older parks, Wrigley's exterior really does nothing for me other than that familiar Wrigley sign, but I respect it and would hate to see it go down. Fenway's exterior does look like a warehouse, but is dressed up nicely, and the banners hanging from the exterior enhance it. I have to respect it as well and its history, but given all the retros, unfortunately, Fenway is looking too familiar now and doesn't stand out in its uniqueness as it once did.

So:
1. New Yankee Stadium
2. Target
3. Camden
4. Busch
5. Citi (with potential to climb to #4 or 3b)

As for older parks the exteriors of Shibe, Forbes, Ebbets and OYS have to be 4 of my all-time favorites that come to mind.

[MSchvatz44]

One of my favorite parks:

same here, i love petco park, its truly gorgeous

[jerseyyankeefan]

While I'm not the biggest fan of certain aspects of NYS (split top deck, CF obstruction, too many ads), the facade is tremendous and truly sets it apart from everything else.

[Rob R]

Here's only a few of the hundreds of different shades and colors that the incredible NYS limestone gives off.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS1a.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS22a.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS6a.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS33a.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS11aa.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS5a.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS44a.jpg

[Lafferty Daniel]

It's cool to see some love for Shibe. The details on Shibe's facade are beautiful. The Russian-esque dome was spectacular, giving the ballpark a proper focal point unlike any of the new corporate parks.

To me, Shibe did have a few exterior flaws. The contrast between the infield facade, and exterior down the outfield foul lines was more jarring than Citi's Ebbetts style behind home plate and the "Garage Bay" sections down the line.

I also like Pelt's mention of Comiskey. The non-white era of Comiskey had a very nice vibe, and I always thought the color of the bricks were interesting.

[Lafferty Daniel]

It is not my intention to disrespect Twins fans and their new ballpark, but this new ballpark reminds me of a mix between Petco, Nationals Park, and the Staples Center.

Yep, Petco's Indian sandstone could be mistaken for T.F's Kasota limestone. Nationals Park has glass, and so does T.F., but how does it remind you of Staples Center?

http://www.visitingdc.com/images/staples-center-address.jpg

This mall makes me miss The Forum era.

[ChineseDemocracy]

If only that photo showed more of the north side of Staples Center...

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n17/GarryCarlson/IMG_0831.jpg


The administrative section at Staples reminds me of what is going on up in Minny.

[McDodger]

If only that photo showed more of the north side of Staples Center...

The administrative section at Staples reminds me of what is going on up in Minny.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lightandimages/2336811558/ ;)

[RoastedPeanut]

Here's only a few of the hundreds of different shades and colors that the incredible NYS limestone gives off.

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/fafafooey69/YS44a.jpg

Hear 'ye, hear 'ye.. Not to confuse anybody with the great and historic Yankee Stadium, I now bring to you, Yankef Stadium!

[Rob R]

Hear 'ye, hear 'ye.. Not to confuse anybody with the great and historic Yankee Stadium, I now bring to you, Yankef Stadium!

LOL didn't notice that. Well, it is an older photo during construction, so we'll excuse it this time. Even the color of the lighted blue letters is way off, it's much darker.

[skobabe8]

I know Target Fields limestone is from Minnesota. Is the Yankee Stadium limstone local? Or is it shipped in from the midwest maybe?

I seem to like the look of the YS limestone better.

[Rob R]

I know Target Fields limestone is from Minnesota. Is the Yankee Stadium limstone local? Or is it shipped in from the midwest maybe?

I seem to like the look of the YS limestone better.

Indiana Limestone Fabricators who got their limestone from Empire Quarry in Oolitic, in the Bloomington, IN region.

http://www.talkbx.com/tag/indiana-limestone-fabricators/

Bloomington Indiana has been noted to have the highest quality quarried limestone...


http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Indiana_Limestone

[Philtration]

I kind of like the Nationals Park exterior. Sure, it looks like an airport terminal, but I like the modern look.

Wrigley Field has nothing special going for it on the outside. And the only thing that makes it look special on the inside is the brick and ivy walls. But if I say that the Cubs need a new ballpark around here, I'm likely to get my head chopped off by a bunch of screaming purists.

Most of the new ballparks have fantastic looking exteriors. I never realized how beautiful Busch Stadium is from the outside. That's because on TV, I only see the inside.

True.
The outside of Wrigley Field is pretty boring at Clark & Addison.
The back of the bleachers at Waveland & Sheffield looks much better.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/phil62/baseball%20site/bleechers.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/phil62/baseball%20site/bleechers2.jpg

[skobabe8]

Indiana Limestone Fabricators who got their limestone from Empire Quarry in Oolitic, in the Bloomington, IN region.

http://www.talkbx.com/tag/indiana-limestone-fabricators/



http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Indiana_Limestone

Wow!

As an Indiana native, that's cool to know!

[Rob R]

Wow!

As an Indiana native, that's cool to know!

Cool. Then you grew up around amongst the finest limestone in the world! :)

Yeah, the limestone on NYS is breathtaking. Thank you, Indiana!

[Philtration]

U.S. Cellular Field

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/phil62/baseball%20site/cell2-1.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y220/phil62/baseball%20site/cell4.jpg

[JoostSuderFain]

Actually, I should have clarified when I said I liked Shibe the best out of the classics.

I mean Shibe, prior to the additions of the upper levels, when that just looked too jarring to the eye. It didn't have much flow.

This looks better to me:
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/jb/civil/jb_civil_conmack_3_e.jpg

Than this did:
http://jake.wheelehan.com/Images/Shibe_Park.jpg

[stlfan]

Glad to see Busch getting some love here. Sure it's a brick and steel HOK park but it fits right into the surrounding area just to the west. All of the buildings in that area are 6-8 story old warehouses with red brick the same color as the stadium. I hope that the country gets to see it showcased well in July. I'm stoked since I work down there.

[Rob R]

Glad to see Busch getting some love here. Sure it's a brick and steel HOK park but it fits right into the surrounding area just to the west. All of the buildings in that area are 6-8 story old warehouses with red brick the same color as the stadium. I hope that the country gets to see it showcased well in July. I'm stoked since I work down there.
Of all the post Camden retros, I give Busch the nod. Great, rich, deep colors and better attention to detail than most of the newer retros. Busch has nice clean lines and not as contrived and forced as others.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

LOL didn't notice that. Well, it is an older photo during construction, so we'll excuse it this time. Even the color of the lighted blue letters is way off, it's much darker.

They can leave them turned off as far as I'm concerned...

[CandlestickBum]

Miller Park's Exterior is one of a kind
http://www.filminglocations.com/Images/ListingPictures/Original/1404_Miller_Park_Exterior_view.jpg


That's a ballpark or a place for Monster Truck Rallys?

Seriously? That's Miller Park? I'm so sorry.

[CandlestickBum]

^can't wait to see the finished product it does look great

Agreed, if they pull this one off it'll be the first modern looking one that looks right.

So far, so good based on those pix, they got the rock/glass mix rocking. Hope they don't screw it all up with the stadium superstructure.

I don't care who your team is, a baseball field is a baseball field, and I like em all, just some are better than others.

[west coast orange and black]

coach bombay: Federal Reserve Bank; NYSE; Bank of England: Nice buildings right?

as financial buildings, yes.

[Jim Vaz]

Photo courtesy of stadiumpage.com

http://www.stadiumpage.com/citifield/Citi_040409_PanOUT.jpg

[SparkyL]

Photo courtesy of stadiumpage.com


I like the CF front - but doesn't the top edge look a little bare - like it just ends and needs some sort of a cap (like the lighter material just above the arches)? See the top of the Miller Park brick as an example.

[Jim Vaz]

I like the CF front - but doesn't the top edge look a little bare - like it just ends and needs some sort of a cap (like the lighter material just above the arches)? See the top of the Miller Park brick as an example.

Yea I think they could have done a litle more on top. Maybe instead of having it flat on the edges have a little bit of a design on top, or a crease of some type

[boisemarinersfan]

I like
Target Field
JRR side of Citi
The west side of Safeco-- I know I'm biased and thats why only the side that faces the Pyramid Brewery (actually maybe thats the reason why I like that side.... Mmmm Beer!)
Wrigley is cool...on the inside
Busch (mmmm beer)
Cooors Field is cool (again Mmmm beer)

but the winner is AT&T. It just fit San Francisco so well. Maybe I can get the "venue naming rights fee" removed from my cell bill is I complement the AT&T structures enough.

AT&T Center in San Antonio Rules too!........................................... a mans gotta try