Gloucester's Newell Stadium in 2009, the way it was.
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From the banks of the Annisquam River.
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Press box 2009.
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New press box awaits installation.
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Bulldozer at work.
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Visitors bleachers yet to be built.
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Bright red bleachers!
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Track 2009
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Grading the new track base.
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Warped stands in 2009!
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No warping here!
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Wood ties used to support bleachers 2009.
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Concrete pad.
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Ramp to the press box.
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Field ready for artificial turf.
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Late afternoon as the red darkens.
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A closer look of the trim.
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