Spartan Municipal Stadium
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Spartan Municipal Stadium, formerly known as Universal Stadium, is a
Notre Dame High School intends to remain at Spartan Stadium. The city has discussed demolishing the stadium for future development but local residents have expressed the need to preserve the historical site.[3][4]
Spartan Municipal Stadium was recently identified through Portsmouth's participation in the America's Best Communities competition as an invaluable asset for the development of Portsmouth's riverfront area.[5] In September 2017, Dr. Sean Dunne, a Sociology professor at Shawnee State University, submitted an application to State Farm's Neighborhood Assist Program for $25,000 to help renovate the stadium. In October 2017, it was announced that the application had advanced to the final round of 200 applications.[5] After ten days of online voting, the grant was selected as one of 40 projects to win $25,000.[6] The money has been used to begin the process of renovation at the stadium, with further renovation work to follow.[6]
References
- ^ Jim Ridgeway (2003-10-05). "Early NFL Stadium of Portsmouth Spartans Receives Ohio Historical Recognition". Portsmouth Spartans Historical Society.
- ^ Josh Hickle (2006-12-13). "Stadiums May Get a Boost". Portsmouth Daily Times. Retrieved 2006-12-13.
- ^ Terri Fowler (2007-07-26). "Community Concern for Spartan Stadium Aimed at Raising Money for Renovations". Scioto Voice.
- ^ Jeff Barron (2007-07-26). "Society member wants stadium saved". Portsmouth Daily Times.
- ^ a b Conley, Ciara (2016-10-26). "Spartan Municipal Stadium up for $25k grant — Community votes needed to secure funding". Portsmouth Daily Times.
- ^ a b Conley, Ciara (2016-12-01). "Stadium renovation project wins $25k". Portsmouth Daily Times.
- Spartan Municipal Stadium up for $25k grant — Community votes needed to secure funding - Portsmouth Daily Times
- Stadium renovation project wins $25k - Portsmouth Daily Times
- Stadium renovation plans announced - Portsmouth Daily Times