Safeco Field Architect: NBBJ (Seattle). Owner: Washington-King County stadium authority. Seattle Mariners tickets:
Location: Left field (N), Royal Brougham Way; third base (W), First Avenue South; first base (S), South Atlantic Street; right field (E), Third Avenue South. Dimensions: Left field foul pole: 331 ft.; left field power alley: 390 ft.; center field: 405 ft.; right field power alley: 386 ft.; right field foul pole: 326 ft. Fences: 8 feet. Seattle's new ballpark for the Mariners was built to resemble the great ballparks of yesteryear. It is open-air and has real grass. It also features a retractable roof that covers the ballpark, but does not enclose it. The roof keeps fans, 47% of whom come from outside the immediate Puget Sound area, protected from the wind and rain. 46,621 fans are able to enjoy a ballgame from seats that are closer to the field and offer great sightlines. A team store, picnic area, kids play area, on-site restaurant and a baseball museum are just a few of the fan amenities that make the ballpark a unique experience. There is also more variety in concessions and many more bathrooms! A two-level modern press box is located behind home plate. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held March 8, 1997 and the ballpark opened on July 15, 1999. The Washington State Major League Baseball Public Facilities District (PFD) is the public body responsible for actual construction of the ballpark. The PFD worked with the Mariners on design and construction and has oversight of the ballpark now that it is built. On September 9, 1996 the Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District (PFD) selected a site south of the Kingdome for Seattle's new ballpark. In December, 1996 the Seattle Mariners Baseball Club signed a 20-year lease keeping them in Seattle through at least the year 2019. On June 4, 1998 the Mariners announced that the name of their new ballpark will be Safeco Field. For the right to have their name on the stadium, Safeco, a diversified financial services company whose roots in Seattle date back to 1923, will pay $1.8 million per year for the next 20 years. Safeco Field hosted the 2001 All-Star game. Key construction dates:
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Roof: Number of roof panels: 3; size: 8.75 acres; height above field: 215 ft.; weight of roof : 22,000,000 pounds; time to open/close: 20 minutes. Miscellaneous: Elevators: 9; escalators: 11; restrooms: 76; light fixtures: 4,988; doors/gates: 1,231; scoreboard dimensions: 56 ft. x 60 ft.; number of piles in the foundation: 1400; miles of pipe for piling/foundation: 25. More on Safeco Field: Recommended Reading (bibliography):
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