The fate of the Miami Marine Stadium will be decided on Tuesday, when voters decide whether to allow the city to partner with a private company to restore the unique stadium. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The Miami Marine Stadium, considered a masterpiece of midcentury Brutalist architecture with its massive cantilevered roof and a stunning view of the city, opened in 1963 as the nation's only race venue for powerboats, a major symbol of South Florida.
The historic gem designed by a Cuban refugee was the backdrop of Elvis Presley's 1967 film "Clambake" and a beloved venue of Gloria Estefan and the late Jimmy Buffett, who performed on a movable, floating stage.
But since closing in 1992 after suffering serious damage during Hurricane Andrew, the 6,500-seat venue has fallen into disarray and today is fenced off and covered in graffiti despite being listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The stadium is situated on Virginia Key across the water from downtown Miami.