Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium - Wikipedia
WEBRobert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, commonly known as RFK Stadium and originally known as District of Columbia Stadium, is a defunct multi-purpose stadium in Washington, D.C. It is located about two miles (3 km) due east of the U.S. Capitol building, near the west bank of the Anacostia River and next to the D.C. Armory.
Goodbye, RFK Stadium - Washingtonian
WEBApr 26, 2023 · By the time DC United left in 2017, RFK Stadium was a relic—and frankly, a bit of a dump. But when the building opened in 1961, it was something else entirely: a trendsetter. Grand views of the Capitol dome and Washington Monument. A space-age curved roof to rival Dulles airport’s.
RFK Stadium officially set to be demolished - The Washington Post
WEBMay 2, 2024 · It’s time: RFK Stadium, simultaneously an endearing vault of decades of sports fan nostalgia and a rusting behemoth on the banks of the Anacostia River, is officially set for demolition.
So, What’s Going on With the RFK Stadium Site? - Washingtonian
WEBJul 31, 2023 · Is the RFK Stadium site finally moving toward a full-blown makeover? On Wednesday, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability—which oversees lots of DC stuff— voted to advance a bill that would permit the federally-owned, 190-acre site to be revamped with new housing, parks, stores, and maybe …
DC's RFK Stadium demolition approved, passes environmental …
WEBMay 2, 2024 · The National Park Service announced Thursday that the District can demolish RFK Stadium in Northeast D.C. RFK Stadium hasn’t been used for an event in five years, and it’s been falling...
RFK Stadium | Events DC
WEBAs one of the nation’s first true multi-purpose stadiums, RFK gave sports and music fans decades of unforgettable memories and iconic events. RFK Stadium is currently undergoing demolition and closed to the public, with major structural components scheduled to be demolished by the end of 2023.
RFK Stadium - Washington DC - The Stadium Guide
WEBRFK Stadium is located toward the east of Washington DC on the banks of the Anacostia river. The stadium lies about a mile-and-a-half from Capitol Hill and slightly under 2 miles from Union Station.
U.S. House passes bill to redevelop RFK Stadium site, open door …
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · The U.S. House of Representatives opened the door for the Washington Commanders' return to D.C. on Wednesday with a successful vote to redevelop the site of the vacant and decrepit RFK...
House passes RFK stadium site bill, boosting dreams of wooing ...
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · The House voted Wednesday night in favor of a plan to transfer control of the RFK stadium campus to D.C., a step cheered by those who hope to one day bring the Washington Commanders back...
A Brief History of RFK Stadium’s Most Notable Events - Washingtonian
WEBApr 26, 2023 · Called “America’s most plush sports palace” by the Washington Post, DC Stadium opens with a National Football League game pitting the hometown team against the New York Giants, at a cost of $24 million—$18 million over budget.