Demolition of Candlestick Park Underway

After a long and checkered history of being the stadium that everyone loved to hate, the 'Stick is finally going to be torn down.On Wednesday morning, crews were already in the process of demolishing Candlestick Park, former home of the San Francisco Giants, and more recently, the 49ers, paving way for a new shopping, housing and entertainment hub. Body Found in Suspected Hit-And-Run Vehicle Demolition kicked off Monday, and on Tuesday, the NBC Bay Area chopper flew overhead, taking note of the cranes and crews dismantling the outdoor stadium, which opened in 1960. New Record Rents in SF: $3,410 For 1 Bedroom Crews expect the demolition to take two months.The 'Stick has a storied past in San Francisco. It was famous for its strong winds that swept in from the bay, swirling into the stadium, creating unpredictable playing conditions for the players and at times, uncomfortable viewing for the fans. The 49ers left Candlestick Park after the 2013 season for a new $1.2 billion stadium in Santa Clara. Body Wash Targeted In SF Heist Following an outpouring of community concerns, developer Lennar Urban caved to pressure and agreed to tear down the stadium, rather than blowing it up, which...