The Chavez Ravine is a shallow L-shaped canyon located in Los Angeles, California. It sits next to the Major League Baseball's Dodger Stadium.
History of Chaves Ravine
The Chavez Ravine was named as such because one Julian Chavez owned it in the 1830s. He was from New Mexico but later moved to Los Angeles. He became a local leader and purchased the lot in 1844. Before Chavez purchased Chavez Ravine, it was called Cemetery Ravine. It was formerly used as such by the Roman Catholics.The Chavez Ravine was an underutilized location, but in the year 1949, the Housing Act of 1949 enabled the city to construct public housing in the area. Later, Walter O'Malley decided to build the new Dodger Stadium on the part of the Chavez Ravine. However, there was much opposition, so there was a delay in transferring the land under O'Malley's name. Finally, the Dodger Stadium formally opened in the year 1962.
Facts About the Dodger Stadium
Before the Dodger Stadium got constructed, the Dodgers played at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. They had to play at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum after they moved from Brooklyn. During the 2014 Major League Baseball season, Dodger Stadium had a maximum seating capacity of 56,000, so Dodgers Fans enjoy many of the team's games there comfortably. The Dodgers Stadium is the third oldest major league baseball stadium still in use to this day.There are a lot of notable events at the Dodger Stadium. One of which is when the Beatles had a concert during their final United States tour. Frank Sinatra also sang the National Anthem on Opening Day in the year 1977.
The perfect game of Sandy Koufax against the Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs also took place there on September 9, 1965. During the 1988 World Series, Kirk Gibson also had a memorable game-winning home run against the Oakland Athletics.
If you have been to the Dodger Stadium, you also probably heard of the Dodger Dog. You might have even tasted such food. It is a 10" long hot dog sold at the stadium. It costs $6.75.