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Designed by Scottish architect Archibald Leitch, who designed several other stadia, the ground was originally designed with a capacity of 100,000 spectators and featured seating in the south stand under cover, while the remaining three stands were left as terraces and uncovered. [8] .
Feb 18, 2020 · Davies appointed Scottish architect Archibald Leitch to design the new stadium. Leitch, who built Craven Cottage and White Hart Lane, had a simple brief: "Create the finest stadium in the...
Designed by renowned architect Archibald Leitch, construction of the stadium commenced in 1909 and was completed by 1910. With a capacity of approximately 80,000, it was one of the largest and most advanced stadiums of its time.
Nov 13, 2017 · Architect Archibald Leitch was a prolific stadium designer in the early 20th Century. Dubbed ‘Engineering Archie’, he started out designing factories, but turned his hand to football grounds...
Sep 17, 2016 · How Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium became world-famous sporting arenas and helped make Manchester Sir John Armitt – the engineer who delivered the London 2012 Olympics – gives his view...
- Sir John Armitt
Archibald Keir Leitch (27 April 1865 – 25 April 1939) was a Scottish architect, most famous for his work designing football stadiums throughout Great Britain and Ireland. [1] Early work.
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A site was chosen near Trafford Park industrial estate, and architect Archibald Leitch was appointed to design the stadium. Old Trafford officially opened on 19 February 1910 with a match between Manchester and Liverpool (3-4).
