LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum has unveiled its Centennial Walk, one of the final projects associated with its centennial celebration and a lasting tribute to the iconic stadium’s 100-year legacy. The Centennial Heritage Trail provides generations of Angelinos an opportunity to commemorate their special memories at the Los Angeles Coliseum. The first installation of the Centennial Legacy Walkway features more than 2,000 personalized bricks surrounding the stadium sign. It is located in the venue’s Olympic Square, in front of the famous central arch of the historic Colonnade.
The Centennial Heritage Walkway is composed of granite and clay pavers, including 100 unique pavers distributed throughout the paver area, inscribed with legacy moments from the stadium’s greatest events. Surrounding these heritage moments are personalized stepping stones from various members of the public, capturing their special memories. Important historical moments at the Coliseum include the 1932 Olympic Games (July 30-August 14, 1932), the appearance of 32nd President Franklin Roosevelt (October 1, 1935), the first Olympic Games held at the Los Angeles Coliseum Rams game (September, June 6, 1946), Super Bowl I (January 15, 1967), Rolling Stones (October 9-11, 1981), 1984 Olympics (1984 July 28 to August 12), X Games (August 16, 2003) and KX5 Concert (December 10, 2022).
“This stadium is fortunate to have a legacy unmatched by any other stadium in the world, with over 100 years of incredible history witnessed by more than 123 million spectators,” explain Joe Flynn, General Manager, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. “The Coliseum Heritage Trail is about letting the people of Los Angeles recognize the wonderful times they spent here with their family and friends; their memories will live on for the next 100 years and beyond!
Dr. Art ButnerHe served as director of the USC Trojan Spirit Orchestra from 1970 to 2020, and because of his special significance to the legacy of the Los Angeles Coliseum, he received the first brick installed on the Centennial Trail. Dr. Butner served as a marching band director for 50 years and served as band director for the 1984 Olympic Games, performing more than 300 times in front of more than 19 million fans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
