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Originally Posted by Chuckaluck
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What's that little stadium in the upper right corner? It looks like Gilmore Field was built where it used to be. Gilmore Field opened in 1939; Gilmore Stadium in '34.
The banner on Gilmore Stadium says "Detroit Lions World Champions vs. Green Bay Packers next Sunday"; that game was played January 26, 1936. Over 20,000 saw the Lions win 10-3.
The photo might even show that game being played.