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What is the capacity of TD Garden?
19,580
What was the last concert at the old Boston Garden?
The Grateful Dead were scheduled to play September 13, 14, 15, 17, 18 and the 19th being the final event at the garden.
When did the old Boston Garden close?
1998
How was TD Garden financed?
TD Garden. Primarily from bank financing, Delaware North (25%), City bonds and land (10%) and 2% ticket surcharge. Fleet Bank paid $30 million for 15-year naming rights in 1995. $10 million was paid upfront with the remainder to be paid over 15 years.
What happened to Boston Garden floor?
Twice in the past 21 years, the Celtics have replaced the Garden floor, adding shock absorption beneath the surface in hopes of reducing wear and tear on players’ bodies.
What was the name of the TD Garden before?
Do the Celtics still have a parquet floor?
The floor remained intact and in use until it was cut up and sold as souvenirs in 1999, after the 1998 demolition of Boston Garden. The Celtics today play on a parquet floor inside TD Garden that combines old and new sections. It is the only NBA court floor made from red oak; all others are made from rock maple.
What happened to the old Boston Garden?
Boston Garden was an arena in Boston, Massachusetts. … Boston Garden was demolished in 1998, three years after the completion of its new successor arena, TD Garden.
How many bolts are in the floor of Boston Garden?
988 bolts
Why is it called Boston Garden?
Rickard along with local Boston businessman ended up building a version of the Madison Square Garden in Boston and ended up calling Boston Madison Square Garden after it’s namesake. … Not long after the opening the name was shortened from Boston Madison Square Garden to Boston Garden.
How much does TD Bank pay for TD Garden?
On March 3, 2005, Maine-based TD Banknorth, a U.S. subsidiary of Toronto-Dominion Bank, announced its purchase of the naming rights for $6 million per year. The first major event to be held after the announcement was the 2005 Hockey East Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament.
When was the TD Garden built?
1995
When was the Boston Garden demolished?
1995
Who manages TD Garden?
Delaware North
When did Boston Garden become TD Garden?
July 1, 2005
Is the Boston Garden still standing?
Construction
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Opened
Closed
Demolished
Construction cost
How old is the Boston Garden?
93c. 1928
When was the original TD Garden built?
When did the new Boston Garden Open?
September 30, 1995
When did the who play Boston Garden?
Date Concert Venue
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Mar 30, 2004 David Bowie Boston Garden
Oct 02, 2001 Neil Diamond Boston Garden
Jun 08, 2001 Elevation U2 Boston Garden
Nov 14, 1996 Quadrophenia Tour The Who Boston Garden
