The final sections of Ryan Field at Northwestern University are demolished on April 17, 2024, in Evanston. Demolition of Northwestern University’s 98-year-old Ryan Field began on Feb. 16. The new Ryan Field is part of a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley Ryan that was the largest in school history.began on Feb. 16. The new Ryan Field is part of a $480 million donation from the family of Patrick and Shirley Ryan that was the largest in school history.
The school has said the stadium would seat 35,000, down more than 12,000 from the current Ryan Field, and feature a canopy designed to keep noise and light focused on the field. It would include cutting-edge technology and scoreboards, as well as concessions with food from local restaurants, and would achieve Gold LEED certification.at its lakefront soccer and lacrosse facility. the school is also in discussions with other Chicago-area stadiums to host games.
The final sections of Ryan Field are demolished on April 17, 2024, in Evanston. Demolition work continues on Ryan Field on Feb. 29, 2024. Demolition work continues on Ryan Field on Feb. 29, 2024. Workers prepare for the start of the demolition of Ryan Field on Feb. 16, 2024, Demolition begins on Ryan Field on Feb. 16, 2024.
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