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This story is about the new stadium. My family has a great deal of history at the previous stadium. My grandfather, whom I never met, was the clubhouse bar tender and grounds keeper back in the Babe Ruth days. The Yankee Stadium is situated in the Bronx within New York City. This extremely popular baseball stadium is home to the New York Yankees (from Major League Baseball) and New York City FC (Major League Soccer). The Yankee Stadium rates the third largest in terms of seating capacity and costs $2.3 billion to build. Out of this, $1.2 billion was spent through public subsidies. The present Yankee stadium replaced the original Yankee stadium in 2009. The original Yankee Stadium was erected in 1923 and was one of the most well-known structures in the game of baseball. It was hard to envision this iconic building might be near the end of its life in the 2000s. However, the new Yankee Stadium replaced the old one in 2009 and carried this great American sport to the following generation. The New Yankee Stadium stands on 24 acres of land, formerly the Macomb's Dam Park. The original 1923 stadium site, opposite the new stadium, is now converted into a public park known as Heritage Field. About the Yankee Stadium The present Yankee Stadium opened its door to the public in 2009 and replaced the previous stadium that had opened in 1923. The 1923 stadium has been renovated multiple times during its life and finally closed its doors in 2008. This was the stadium where baseball legends like Lou Gehrig, Babe Ruth, and many others had made history. This new stadium is a tribute to its previous version and was made to celebrate new achievements in the sport. The new Yankee Stadium also contains several design replicas of the 1923 original Yankee Stadium. It is similar to the previous one, also hosts additional events such as soccer matches, college football matches, and concerts. The new Yankee Stadium project began construction much earlier, in 2006 but took several years to complete. The delay was due to reasons such as high public cost as well as loss of the public's parkland. The hefty price tag of 1.5 billion dollars makes the new Yankee System one of the priciest stadiums ever. The Yankee Stadium is known for transforming the surrounding Bronx community, even though it was built across the street from the original 1923 stadium. This structure is known for bringing the baseball franchise to life. This is a great achievement given the sport's great history. The community spirit ignited by the creation of this stadium also motivated the Yankees to achieve victory. The team was the winner of the World Series held during the stadium's inaugural year. The new Yankee Stadium was also able to interpret this historic baseball brand through a modern lens. This structure served as the spot where fans gathered together and shared the experience of what it meant to be a Yankee. It was also a surreal experience for fans to watch the Yankees win on their home field. Features Elements of the new Yankee Stadium are designed as a reminder of the 1923 stadium and the renovated 1976 one. The exterior of the new Yankee Stadium mimics the 1923 structure with its granite and limestone façade. The interior of the new stadium has more amenities and increased space. The playing field resembles the old stadium's dimensions during the 1988- 2008 period. The new Yankee stadium also has sixty luxurious suites and 4,300 club suites. Populous, a very well-known architectural form, designed the new Yankee Stadium. The structure's exterior was crafted from eleven thousand individual pieces of Indiana Limestone as well as concrete and granite. The new stadium's interior has hundreds of photographs of the Yankee's rich history. These photographs were collected through the New York Daily News collaboration with the Yankees. The assembled collection was known as the photo collection of the glorious Yankees. This featured over two thousand different photos. A selection of thirteen-hundred photographs was placed inside the building collected from sources such as Getty Images, Daily News, and Baseball Hall of Fame. Other Events Held at the Yankee Stadium The new Yankee stadium holds Yankees games, but other than that, it is also known to hold other events. It hosts a baseball camp during the summer months that offers opportunities to present players and past ones. The stadium is also known to host non-baseball-related events such as fundraisers, conferences, weddings, graduations, and conferences. It has also hosted college football matches. Attending an event or a game at the Yankees Stadium is a great opportunity. You will surely have the time of your life surrounded by breathtaking architecture, exquisite scenery, great food options, and other amenities. Public Perception and Critique Even though Yankee Stadium is praised for its features and amenities, it is also critiqued for high-priced tickets. The first eight rows of the lower bowl are known as 'Legends Suite' and are extremely high priced. Tickets for these rows cost approximately $500 plus, and the priciest tickets range around $2600. Seats in this section remain relatively empty due to high prices, although the rest of the stadium is practically sold out. Tickets for the remainder of the stadium usually range around $63. Concluding Thoughts The new Yankee Stadium is one of the most sought-after locations in New York. People love to attend the evening when the stadium hosts a game or an entertainment event. This stadium is also easily reachable through the New York City Subway. You simply have to get on the B, D, and four trains and exit the trains at the Yankee Stadium Station. You can also reach the station from the Metro-North railroad. If traveling to the station by car, you can take the Major Deegan Highway. This highway connects with other highways and roads, such as Bruckner Expressway or the Cross Bronx Expressway. Parking near the stadium usually costs $25 per game. If you are a baseball fan, watching a game at the Yankees Stadium at least once is a must. If you are visiting the region, visiting Yankee Stadium is an extremely enriching experience.