New York Stadium, Football stadium in Rotherham, England.
New York Stadium is a football ground in Rotherham, England, featuring single-tier stands around the playing field. The site slopes from southeast to northwest, raising the main grandstand slightly above the rest.
The ground opened in July 2012 on the former site of a brass foundry that manufactured fire hydrants. The location carried the name New York on local maps until the 1980s.
The ground functions as home to the local football club on match days and transforms into a gathering hall for larger meetings during the week. An inscription near the main entrance recalls the former brass foundry whose products were shipped overseas.
The ground sits within walking distance of Rotherham Central railway station and offers seating for about 12000 visitors. Food and drink stands are available at several points around the site.
The place name on the building site refers to early settlers from Yorkshire who emigrated to America in the 18th century and whose ties to home remained visible on local maps. Parts of the old foundry structure were uncovered during excavation and are now displayed in the entrance area.
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