Hinkle Fieldhouse Renovations

[Muskie]

According to the Indy Star, they have started in the indoor renovations to Hinkle. (Link to Pictures (http://www.indystar.com/picture-gallery/sports/2014/04/17/hinkle-fieldhouse-renovation/7826175/))

[nuts4xu]

So they started putting lipstick on that pig, nice.

[Muskie]

At least when we all go next year, the seats will be more comfortable.

[Masterofreality]

At least when we all go next year, the seats will be more comfortable.

Really? Are they taking the bench bleachers out?

[THRILLHOUSE]

Really? Are they taking the bench bleachers out?

This was the caption for one of the pictures:

"Butler's lower and middle fan seating is ripped out to be replaced with upgraded chair seating"

[Cheesehead]

Will they be installing deluxe water fountains as well?

[Muskie]

There is an exciting opportunity to buy the old seats. $100 a pop. I am seriously thinking of getting one. (Granted I have a lot of personal history in the building).

[Muskie]

Link to buying the seats (link (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDwQqQIwAQ&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indystar.com%2Fstory%2Flife%2 F2014%2F04%2F22%2Fhistoric-hinkle-fieldhouse-seats-for-sale%2F8006397%2F&ei=tUpZU5L0NKW22AXnzYHYCg&usg=AFQjCNEM3Te4yHVysc9aAKq1sic0fbOqDg&bvm=bv.65397613,d.b2I))

[paulxu]

So they're retaining the bleacher seating in some areas?

[Muskie]

Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

[x_man11]

Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

Why would they renovate the rest of the building but leave the upper deck intact? was it recently renovated? Did someone feel nostalgic/was there pushback? I find it strange that they make a big deal of the renovation and then don't touch the upper deck!

[Olsingledigit]

Yes it sounds like the upper deck (where most away fans sit) will not be renovated.

Correct, so X fans will still be on the benches unless they get better seats from somewhere other than X.

[bobbiemcgee]

I have my initials carved in that wood from the '59 sectionals. Keep the upper deck. Like throwing out the bar @ Dana's.