Sunday, January 2, 2011

10 in '10 : #10 - Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum

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Photo credit: Eddie Seale
Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum
Architect: Richard S. Colley (1954)
Contractor: _____________
Demolition Contractor: A&R Demolition (2010)
402 South Shoreline Boulevard
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Much has already been written about the Corpus Christi Memorial Coliseum as advocates were fighting against it's demolition and for it's preservation and reuse. MidTexMod offered support to the groups trying to preserve the Coliseum. Unfortunately, it was demolished to make way for a parking lot. Follow the links below for a glimpse of the sad story.

- CC Caller-Times stories remembering the Coliseum
- National Trust Blog 030410
- Preservation Texas 2004 Most Endangered list
-Preservation Texas article links

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