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| The earthen berm is in place and concrete forms begin to take shape in this early construction picture |
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Workers use the boom of a pumper truck to pour the concrete into the forms. The cement trucks would enter the Arena floor and dump their loads into a hopper where it is pumped to all the levels |
| Another picture showing the concrete forms in place to form the steps. The finished shape of the Arena is clearly visible |
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Workers assemble the final set of concrete forms for the lower sections of the Arena. This picture is from near the current stage area, looking towards the end where the spotlight booth stands now. |
| With all the concrete poured, workers begin assembly of the hundreds of aluminum benches that ring the Great Arena. This picture is from the spot that is now occupied by the spotlight booth. The Arena floor would remain a dirt floor for the first few years, later being replaced with concrete. |
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| Go to the Construction Overview | See the Great Arena (Northern Star Arena) as it stands today |