For its first 25 years the Spectrum overlooked the 102,000 seat John F. Kennedy Stadium (known prior to 1964 as "Municipal Stadium") which opened on April 15,1926, as the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition's only intentionally permanent facility.
For its first 25 years, the Spectrum overlooked the 102,000 seat John F. Kennedy Stadium (known prior to 1964 as "Municipal Stadium") which sat about 400 feet south of the indoor arena. Opened on April 15,1926, the stadium was also the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition's only intentionally permanent facility.