MacAulay Field

David M. MacAulay Field is a Canadian football stadium in Sackville, New Brunswick, that is host to the Mount Allison Mounties.

David M. MacAulay Field
Former namesAthletic Field
LocationMount Allison University
York Street
Sackville, New Brunswick
Coordinates45°53′52.75″N 64°22′25.10″W
OwnerMount Allison University
Capacity2,500
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Broke groundOctober 20, 1898
OpenedOctober 1900
Construction cost$1,000
Tenants
Mount Allison Mounties

History

Construction MacAulay Field began on October 20, 1898, and was opened in October 1900.[1] The land was bequeathed to the University in 1898 by George T. Bowser, and the field cost an estimated $1,000 to construct.[1] It was then known as the Athletic Field and stretched 160 by 80 yards, with a running track encircled it.[1]

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