KivoOwl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 In 1899, Wednesday moved from their first 'own' home at Olive Grove to Owlerton, taking the main stand with them brick-by-brick. Originally the newly built North Stand was deemed the 'main' stand at the new home ground, but in time the small size of the Olive Grove stand opposite became more of an issue - in 1912 the ground had hosted its first FA Cup semi-final and the financial rewards on offer for hosting such games drove the directors to make the decision to change the ground forever. Renowned stadium architect Archibald Leitch was paid £500 to design and build a new stand, stretching the length of the touchline, to replace the antiquated Olive Grove enclosure. On 6th September 1913 the new stand, although still not fully finished (a roof had yet to be added) was officially opened for the game with Manchester United, and was deemed a fantastic success by all. The basic structure of the stand has remained untouched ever since - in 1965 the lower tier terrace was seated in preparation for the World Cup the following year, and in 1995 a new Grandstand was built above it, but the Leitch stand is still there. For 100 years now, the stand has remained the heart of the ground. Hopefully the club will do something in September to commemorate the century of history that our South Stand has seen. If anyone else has any more photos, post them here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlewood Owl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Great post, love the South Stand, have sat in there for the last 20 years or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barmyowl1212 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Great post, love the South Stand, have sat in there for the last 20 years or so Sorry cant hear you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilvinho Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 It's still there. Just like triggers brush. He had it for 18 years, in that time it has had 12 new heads and 7 new handles, it's as good as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 wow - brilliant why doesn't someone get all these fantastic photos together from kivo / dunsby et al and print a book proceeds to the academy or charity - I'd buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Great post Kivo Here's a few I've shot over the last couple of seasons... I'm sure I can dig a few more out too Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middlewood Owl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Sorry cant hear you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 is that daz on the bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 is that daz on the bridge? STILL not giving change for a tenner too... Boooooooo Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodseats Owl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Some photos from the Grandstand would be good...if only that photographer was able to climb those bloomin stairs to take some pics from up there. UTO's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAT OWL Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 The finest stand in all the land... 75109_467714369802_2726915_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Some photos from the Grandstand would be good...if only that photographer was able to climb those bloomin stairs to take some pics from up there. UTO's I tried it once.... Lost about 8 stone, had a heart attack, and got a nosebleed from the shock and height Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prendo's boots Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Sat in there towards the Lepp end from 70-72 with my Uncle George who was a shareholder and could get a young un in for nowt with his season ticket..used to love the wooden floors....used to be a crescendo of stamping whenever we got a corner!!! ....obviously along with 'ooh its a corner' chants!!! ...aaand forget the booing nowadays,...the team used to get booed and also cushions used to rain down onto the pitch at the end of a half or game when we were crap...brilliant to see it was !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsbyowl Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Some photos from the Grandstand would be good...if only that photographer was able to climb those bloomin stairs to take some pics from up there. UTO's There's a lift for lazy buggers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dani_armo Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 I always remember seeing it from bole hill and rivelin school before the grandstand was added and it had the blue girders at the back. Dunno why but the way it looked then has always stuck in my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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