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BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960, at the start of the demolition of the stadium that had been the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to their moving to Los Angeles two years earlier
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BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD. A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960, at the start of the demolition of the stadium that had been the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to their moving to Los Angeles two years earlier
BROOKLYN: EBBETS FIELD.
A crane with a wrecking ball on top of the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, 23 February 1960, at the start of the demolition of the stadium that had been the home of the Brooklyn Dodgers prior to their moving to Los Angeles two years earlier
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End of an Era - The Demolition of Ebbets Field
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. In this poignant photograph captured on 23 February 1960, we witness the heartbreaking sight of a crane with a wrecking ball perched atop the visitors dugout at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. This marked the beginning of the end for the iconic stadium that had once been home to the beloved Brooklyn Dodgers before their relocation to Los Angeles two years prior. As spectators gather around, a sense of nostalgia and loss hangs heavy in the air. The crowd watches intently as American machinery swings into action, ready to dismantle what was once a symbol of unity and community pride. Hard-hatted workmen operate tractors and cables while meticulously carrying out their task amidst a backdrop of vacant seats. The image captures not only the physical destruction but also serves as a metaphorical representation of changing times. It speaks volumes about how progress can sometimes come at great cost, leaving behind memories etched deep within our hearts. This photograph from Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection is more than just an archival print; it is a testament to history unfolding before our eyes. As we gaze upon this scene frozen in time, let us remember Ebbets Field as more than just bricks and mortar – it was where dreams were born and shattered, where heroes emerged from dusty diamonds, forever etching themselves into baseball lore.
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