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BallparkMagic presents a little bit of Target Field each day. (Click to enlarge.)  Construction UpdateNovember 20, 2007 2:59 AM It's been a bit hard to find time to sort through the hundreds of construction photos I've taken so far (998 and counting). This is going to make a great book one day. (Seriously. Publisher inquiries welcome.) Here's a sampling from a beautifully sunny -- and very cold -- afternoon last week.
Let's admit that this is the phase where many of the shots start to look alike -- dirt and cement. Something recognizable should begin to emerge from this glorious mess over the next few months. I'll be there to document it as it does. ON a side note, be sure to pick up a copy of the Downtown Journal this week. There's a two-page spread inside with some annotated frame captures from the video.
CommentsTo utilized enhanced comment features, please enable cookies in your browser. Thanks Rick this is just what I was talking about. thank you...thank you
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 08:28 AM by pf 386
How do we go about contacting you directly. I'm interested in contributing graphic design/ production/ page layout in regard to your intrest in publishing.
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 08:55 AM by dain
Rick (or anyone for that matter) - Where did you park to get the street level shots from the Target Center side of things? The 5th street ramp? Or did you just park on a local street and hoof it over there? Basically, want to know what you think the best plan of attack is if one wants to go and take a look around on foot?
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 3:08 PM by Betaband
Betaband, Parking at the municipal ramps is pretty cheap ($1 for the first half hour). Sometimes I park in a ramp, sometimes at a meter along the Sixth or Seventh Street sides of Target Center. Either way, I usually plan to spend about a half hour walking around to get various views. Posted on November 20, 2007 at 3:14 PM by Rick 4 Good question Betaband! I was about to ask the same thing because I had no clue what the best plan of attack was to check out the site.
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 6:53 PM by Luke
Thanks for the info Rick.
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 6:57 PM by Betaband
Looks like they are making great progress. Every time I see the webcam at night it appears that they continue working. Can't wait to see the site in person when I go back to Minneapolis for Christmas.
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 8:59 PM by Lafferty
FYI...DSP made his monthly update to his new ballpark blog. It basically outlines the sales and marketing of the premium seating. Click the link if you are interested.
Posted on November 20, 2007 at 10:36 PM by Luke
I work downtown and often walk down there at lunch. You can get a good view of the construction from the skyway behind Target Center, but the best view is probably from the furthest Elevator lobby in the parking ramp along 7th Street.
Posted on November 21, 2007 at 09:28 AM by Jon
Looks like the Twins should take down those #48 banners and Torii Hunter highlights from the ballpark video...Torii just signed with the LA Angels. Too bad. Hopefully this organization doesn't lose Santana too and run this thing into the ground before we ever get into the stadium. (I'm not one to wish ill-will on anyone, so I don't wish harm...I just wish Pohlad would pass this thing on to someone who cares. It all could be so special, but with him at the helm, even with all his money, I just don't see it)
Posted on November 22, 2007 at 01:39 AM by Darn
wtf?
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