16th Street Speedway
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After the Indians relocated to Victory Field in 1996, Bush Stadium became a dirt race track. Despite the efforts of local citizens who opposed the creation of the 16th Street Speedway, it existed as a venue for auto racing for about two years. Following its use as a speedway, the stadium fell into disrepair.
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Bush Stadium
Early History
Bush Stadium was constructed in 1931 by the Osborn Engineering Company, the firm responsible for several famous ballparks including Cleveland’s League Park, Boston’s Fenway Park, and New York’s Yankee Stadium. Local architects added…