Two models of the new Princeton Stadium and Weaver Track and Field Stadium were displayed by the University at Alumni Day in February 1997. This is a collection of photos of those models; click on any of the previews to see a larger image.

For the sake of the descriptions below, I'm referring to the closed horseshoe end of the stadium as due north. Princeton Stadium is oriented the same as Palmer Stadium, so the views below shouldn't be too confusing. The home stands are on the west side, visitor stands on the east, and the new track is south, between the stadium and Jadwin Gym.

Overviews of the entire complex from the west (home side) and from the northeast.

Overviews from the southwest and northwest.

Weaver Track and Field Stadium is located between Jadwin Gym and Princeton Stadium.

Another view from the northwest.

Closer views of the outside of the wall, from the northwest, and from the southeast corner (the end of the visitor's side). (Note this model doesn't show the south side of the stadium.)

These are views of the inside of the stadium. In the rightmost view you're seated in the south (closed) end (the south seats aren't visible in this model), and are looking toward the southeast corner of the stadium (the corner shared by the closed end and the visitor's side).

In the middle view, you're above the field, looking toward the northeast corner (the corner shared by the visitor's side and the closed end of the horseshoe).

In the leftmost view, you are in the north (closed) end's lower deck, looking toward the stadium's northwest corner (the corner shared by the home side and the closed end).

On the left you're above the field, looking southwest (toward the corner shared by the home side and the "open" end). You can see the "open" end has a lower deck (only); those seats are back-to-back with the track's grandstands. The opening at the bottom appears to be vehicular/tunnel access to field level.

On the right you're seated in the stands along the "open" end of the stadium, looking toward the home stands.

These are closer views of the home stands, showing the split between the two decks and the entrances to each deck. The structures between the two decks appear to include steps to allow passage from the lower deck to the suspended walkway that leads to the upper deck's entrance.

On the left is a view down the concourse on the home side of the stadium, taken from the west edge of Weaver Track. You can also see the west edge of the grandstands for the track. The small opening above the track's grandstands appears to be a portal entering Princeton Stadium's northeast stands. The darker rectangular region to the left of the track's grandstand appears to be a vehicular/tunnel entrance to the football stadium's field level.

On the right is a closer view of the home concourse, showing the steps to the second level, and the ramps leading into the upper deck.

The view on the left is a close-up of the west (home) concourse, take from several feet off the ground. On the right is a closer view of the southwest corner of the concourse, showing the steps leading into the lower deck.

These are views from outside of west (home) side of the stadium, looking through one of the openings in the horseshoe wall. At concourse level are the steps leading down into the lower deck, and above is a suspended walkway which leads to an entrance into the upper deck. The view on the left is from ground level; the view on the right is from the level of the suspended walkway.

On the left, you're looking north along the visitors (east) concourse. On the right is an overview of the seating for Weaver Track, looking ENE; there's an overhang extending over a portion of these stands.

Related Sites

Princeton Stadium Construction

A collection of photos taken by Irwin Tillman of the new stadium during construction from Spring 1997 through Opening Day on September 19 1998.

Danny Mola's Palmer Stadium Pictures

A collection of photos taken by Danny Mola, showing the construction of the new Princeton Stadium, and Palmer Stadium's demolition. Includes lots of aerial views from Fine Tower.

Pat O'Connor's Stadium Construction Pictures

A collection of photos taken by Pat O'Connor, an engineer supervising and managing the structural steel and pre-cast concrete construction. Includes inside views from throughout the site.

Princeton University Athletics

The home page of the Department of Athletics.

Disclaimer

This page is provided by Irwin Tillman. In his own words, "I photographed these stadium models while they were on display in February 1997. They don't reflect the final plans for the complex... I was not involved with the stadium project in any way; I don't represent Athletics, the University administration, or the architect. I'm just an interested onlooker, an amateur photographer, and a Friend of the Tiger Band. I've placed these photos online for other Band alumni; I expect they may be of interest to other Princetonians."