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Arena Gardens - Old photos (exterior)

Fred A. Martin stands outside the Arena Gardens, presumably, shortly before its closure and demolition to make way for Interstate-94.

Fred A. Martin stands outside the Arena Gardens, presumably, shortly before its closure and demolition to make way for Interstate-94.

The Arena Gardens around 1950

The Arena Gardens around 1950

The Arena Gardens in the 1930s. The Fisher Building looms in the background.

The Arena Gardens in the 1930s. The Fisher Building looms in the background.