U.S. Bank Stadium: The New Home of the Minnesota Vikings

In the summer of 2016, the State of Minnesota and the Minnesota Vikings football team will unveil a new, state-of-the-art stadium in Minneapolis. More than a monument to football, U.S. Bank Stadium stands as a community space that hosts a range of events and activities, reinvigorating a long-neglected area of downtown. U.S. Bank Stadium provides a comprehensive inside look at all that went into building the largest construction project in state history--what makes it a distinctive football facility, and what it means for Minnesota. Author Steve Berg describes the complicated and controversial history and path to approval; the various design concepts and innovations; the many phases of construction; the stadium's place as a civic asset and its statewide legacy; and the full celebration of the facility's grand opening. The book features profiles of and interviews with the central figures in U.S. Bank Stadium's development, from architects and engineers to construction workers and groundskeepers, as well as players, fans, and community leaders. The book is heavily illustrated with design drawings and plans; construction photos chronicling everything from groundbreaking to opening day; detailed images of the stadium's features and amenities; behind-the-scenes shots of the stadium operation; and game-day photos of fans, players, vendors, and more.

Author: Steve Berg
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Published: 11/01/2016
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.85lbs
Size: 9.60h x 10.80w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781681340159

About the Author
Berg, Steve: - Steve Berg is a freelance writer who spent more than three decades as a reporter and editorial writer for the Star Tribune. He is the author of Target Field: The New Home of the Minnesota Twins.Page, Alan: - Alan Page played fifteen seasons in the NFL and was a cornerstone of the Minnesota Vikings' legendary "Purple People Eaters" defensive line. He is a member of both the college and professional football halls of fame. From 1993 to 2015, Page served as an Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, the first African American to serve on that court. Page and his wife, Diane, run the Page Education Foundation, which provides financial support to young people of color in Minnesota who want to pursue higher education. The Pages live in Minneapolis.