Ohio Stadium photograph, 1922   Save
William Roy Lawrence Collection
Description: Aerial view of the Ohio Stadium (also known as the "Horseshoe" or the "Shoe" because of its unique horseshoe shape) on the campus of The Ohio State University, taken on October 21, 1922. Architect Howard Dwight Smith designed the plans for Ohio Stadium, earning him an award from the American Institute of Architects. Ohio Stadium was built in 1922 and is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. This photograph depicts the dedication game against the University of Michigan, when the then-66,000 seat stadium was filled with about 72,000 fans. At Bottom: DEDICATION OHIO STADIUM OCT. 21 - 1922 ATTENDANCE 72.000 Bottom Right Corner: SERVICE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY COLUMBUS. OHIO. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03259
Subjects: History of the Ohio State University; Ohio State Buckeyes (Football team); Ohio State University--Sports--History; Aerial views
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)