On the Banks of the Red Cedar...

Just a few facts and photos on the history of Spartan Stadium.

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 An early picture of College Field and the marching band with some agricultural buildings directly to the southeast.

Another picture of College Field and the marching band (presumably before it had been renamed to Macklin Field in 1935).  Beaumont Tower can be seen along the tree-line as well as a since-demolished smokestack.

The 1924 meeting between Michigan Agricultural College and the University of Michigan.  Michigan won 7-0.

Spartan Stadium in 1952.  In 1948, after being admitted to the Big Ten, the stadium was expanded to a capacity of 51,000 and renamed Macklin Stadium. Another 9,000 seats would be added in 1956.

Arial shot of Spartan Stadium and surrounding area in 1962.  The east and west upper decks were added in 1957 increasing capacity to 76,000.  Macklin Stadium was renamed Spartan Stadium that same year.



Photo credits go to "On the Banks of the Red Cedar" collection which is part of the University Archives & Historical Collection.