Does the Pontiac Silverdome still exist?
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Does the Pontiac Silverdome still exist?
The Silverdome’s prospects took a huge hit in 2002 when the Lions officially moved to the newly constructed Ford Field. Then, the Silverdome sat largely vacant for years, until its demolition in 2017.
Why was the Pontiac Silverdome abandoned?
After the opening of Ford Field in 2002, the stadium was left without a permanent tenant. The city of Pontiac was unable to find a good use for the stadium, leaving it empty for 8 years; the city ran out of money, and was forced to sell due to the rising maintenance costs.
When was last event at Pontiac Silverdome?
January 6, 2002
The Lions played their final game at the Silverdome on January 6, 2002. The team moved into Ford Field in August 2002 and the facility remained vacant until 2017. In Winter 2017 the Pontiac Silverdome was demolished.
When was Silverdome built?
August 23, 1975Silverdome / Opened
What replaced the Silverdome in Pontiac Michigan?
Amazon
Amazon has now opened a new robotic fulfillment center where the Pontiac Silverdome used to be. Jessica Pawl is with Amazon and says the company plans on expanding its investment in the state with several new locations including a fulfillment center near Lansing and two facilities near Grand Rapids.
Where did the Detroit Lions play before the Pontiac Silverdome?
The Lions moved from the University of Detroit Stadium to Briggs Field, home of the baseball Tigers, in 1938, where they stayed for 37 years. In 1975, the Lions moved into the Pontiac Silverdome where they played for 37 years.
How old is the Silverdome?
47Silverdome / Age (c. 1975)
What is on site of old Silverdome?
PONTIAC, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — It’s a breath of new life at the site of the former home of the Detroit Lions. Amazon has now opened a new robotic fulfillment center where the Pontiac Silverdome used to be.
What were the Detroit Lions called before 1934?
the Portsmouth Spartans
The Detroit Lions professional football team formed in 1929 as the Portsmouth Spartans of Portsmouth, Ohio. The team moved to Detroit in 1934 and were rebranded as the Detroit Lions.
Where did Lions play before Silverdome?
Detroit Stadium
The Lions moved from the University of Detroit Stadium to Briggs Field, home of the baseball Tigers, in 1938, where they stayed for 37 years. In 1975, the Lions moved into the Pontiac Silverdome where they played for 37 years.
When was the last time the Detroit Lions were good?
In the 1950s, the Lions enjoyed their finest years ever with four divisional titles and three league championships in 1952, 1953 and 1957.
Why are Detroit called Lions?
Move to Detroit and early success (1934–1938) Richards picked the name because he intended to put together a team that would be the “king of the NFL,” much like the lion was the king of the jungle. He also wanted a tie-in to baseball’s Detroit Tigers.
Why is it called Honolulu blue?
According to a 1950 Lion media guide, “the blue, a distinctive shade was especially developed for G.A. Richards.” According to team lore, their first owner came up with the color after admiring the hue of the Pacific Ocean on a trip to Hawaii and the shade was named “Honolulu blue.”
