Garcelon Field
 Bates football game against Amherst College | |
| Location | Lewiston, Maine |
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| Operator | Bates College |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1899 |
| Expanded | 2010 |
Garcelon Field is the outdoor stadium and field of Bates College. Located in Lewiston, Maine, it is the field for Bates football, soccer, lacrosse, and various other sports.
History
Garcelon field at Bates College in Maine in the early twentieth century with the original grandstand
The field was completed in 1899, and is one of the oldest football pitches in the United States. It was named after the 36th Governor of Maine, and American Civil War surgeon general, Alonzo Garcelon. He was an early benefactor of the college.[1]
Development
In 2010, Garcelon Field had a renovation that featured a new FieldTurf surface with an aluminum grandstand for an added 1,500 fans including stadium seats in the center section. Soon after a larger press box was created and four Musco light towers for nighttime play were incorporated.[2]
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