Mustang Bowl – Sweetwater TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 28.884 W 100° 24.358
14S E 367891 N 3594667
Football stadium erected in 1939 by the WPA.
Waymark Code: WM10B2Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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Living New Deal

"In March, 1939 the federal government approved $65,000 for a new football stadium in Sweetwater, Texas. Texas Senator Tom Connally and U.S. Representative from Texas Clyde L. Garrett received credit for getting the project signed off. The Works Project Administration built the stadium in 1939. The Mustang Bowl seats 7,500 in the bleachers and 9,500 in the tiered concrete embankments around the end zones.

The bleachers were originally wood sitting on grass, but were changed to metal on concrete in 1972. Other improvements over the years include new restrooms and press box in 1959 and new concession stand, restrooms and railings in 2009."

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1939

Location: Sweetwater, Texas Highschool Football Stadium

City: Sweetwater

Condition: Pristine condition

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