Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Western Washington University

Submitted by: Bucky (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Bellingham
Location: Western Washington University [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:

Established in 1893, Western Washington University is the third-largest university in the state of Washington, and the second biggest employer in the city of Bellingham. It has consistently ranked in the top 5 among other similar-sized and -funded universities in the country, and its campus boasts one of the largest collections of public art among educational institutions in the US.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Deception Pass Bridge and State Park

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Oak Harbor, Anacortes
Location: Deception Pass Bridge and State Park [map]
Status since photo:

Deception Pass State Park is the most visited state park in Washington, highlighted by the Deception Pass Bridge, one of the most photographed landmarks in the Puget Sound region. The bridge opened in 1935 and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, while the park opened in 1923 and is a former military reserve. The bridge connects to Whidbey Island, the fourth largest and fourth longest island in the contiguous United States.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Whatcom Museum of History and Art

Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Country: United States
State: Washington
City: Bellingham
Location: Whatcom Museum of History and Art [map]
Status of structure/location since photo:

The Whatcom Museum of History and Art was built in 1892 and was the city hall for the former city of New Whatcom. It is on the US National Register of Historic Places for its significance in art and historical architecture; its construction marked the beginnings of a permanent American settlement in the area, after a gold rush led to a boom in nearby British Columbia to the north.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Wayne Gretzky statue

Submitted by: Scot (from Culver City, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Location: Wayne Gretzky statue at Staples Center [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:

The statue of Wayne Gretzky, known as the greatest hockey player of all-time, outside Staples Center was erected on the same night that his jersey was raised to the rafters in the arena. It is 125% the actual size of Gretzky, who played for the Los Angeles Kings during their days at the Great Western Forum from 1988 to 1996. The statue is among several outside the arena; the others are of Magic Johnson, Oscar De La Hoya, Chick Hearn and Jerry West.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Staples Center

Submitted by: Scot (from Culver City, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Location: Staples Center [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:

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Staples Center is the home arena of the Los Angeles Kings and is also home to the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers, the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and the Pacific-12 Conference Men's Basketball Tournament. It is also the former home of the AFL's Los Angeles Avengers and D-League's Los Angeles Defenders. Currently it is one of the busiest arenas in the country and became part of the surrounding LA Live entertainment complex in 2007.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: California Science Center

Submitted by: Scot (from Culver City, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Location: California Science Center [map]
Status of building/structure since photo:

The California Science Center is the largest science museum on the West Coast of the United States. It is affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution of Washington, DC and will be host to the Space Shuttle Endeavour once it has been decommissioned and retired.

Location formerly known as:

• California Museum of Science and Industry (1951-1998)
  

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Submitted by: Scot (from Culver City, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: California
City: Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum [map]
Status of structure/location since photo:

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was built in 1921 and is the current home of the Pac-12's University of Southern California Trojans football team (and the largest stadium in the Pac-12) and the only stadium to host two different Summer Olympic Games (once in 1932 and again in 1984). It also hosted Super Bowls and World Series. In addition to hosting the Trojans, it has also been the home arena of the UCLA Bruins, Los Angeles Dons, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Wolves, Los Angeles Aztecs, Los Angeles Raiders, Los Angeles Express, Los Angeles Xtreme and Los Angeles Dragons.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Tampa Bay Times Forum

Submitted by: Vegasplease1013 (from Jensen Beach, FL, USA)

Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Tampa
Location: Tampa Bay Times Forum [map]
Status of location since photo:

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The Tampa Bay Times Forum is the home arena of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who moved in after several seasons at the Expo Hall and Tropicana Field. The arena also hosted the 1999 NHL All-Star Game and in 2012, it will host the NCAA's Frozen Four. In addition to the Lightning, it is currently the home arena of the Tampa Breeze of the Lingerie Football League and the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. It was ranked the 4th busiest arena in the United States in 2010.

Location formerly known as:

• Ice Palace (1996-2002)
  
• St. Pete Times Forum (2002-2011)
  

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: BankAtlantic Center

Submitted by: Whathappnd (from Sunrise, FL, USA)


Submitted by: Adam (from Weston, FL, USA)


Submitted by: Vegasplease1013 (from Jensen Beach, FL, USA)

Country: United States
State: Florida
City: Sunrise
Location: BankAtlantic Center [map]
Status since photo:

Hockey tenants (mouseover for details):


BankAtlantic Center is the home arena of the Florida Panthers in suburban Fort Lauderdale, as well as the home of the annual Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. It is currently the largest arena in Florida and second-largest in the southeastern United States, behind the Greensboro Coliseum. It hosted the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, as well as the 2003 NHL All-Star Game, when the first official NHL "shootout" occurred. It was also home to the Florida Pit Bulls of the American Basketball Association, the Florida Bobcats of the Arena Football League, the Florida ThunderCats of the National Professional Soccer League and the Miami Caliente of the Lingerie Football League.

Location formerly known as:

• Broward County Civic Arena (1998)
  
• National Car Rental Center (1998-2002)
  
• Office Depot Center (2002-2005)
  

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Downtown Columbus

Submitted by: Callmemochelle (from Anaheim, CA, USA)

Country: United States
State: Ohio
City: Columbus
Location: Downtown Columbus [map]
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Columbus is the capital of the state of Ohio and its third largest metropolitan area. It was founded in 1812 and named after Christopher Columbus. During the American Civil War, it was a major base for the Union Army. It is currently home to Ohio State University, the largest university campus in the country.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Nashville Parthenon

Submitted by: Nick (from Greenwich, CT, USA)

Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Nashville
Location: Parthenon [map]
Status since photo:

The Parthenon in Nashville is a full-scale replica of the structure in Athens, Greece. It was built for the 1897 World's Fair and inspired by Nashville's nickname, "Athens of the South." Originally built with plaster, brick and wood, it was rebuilt with concrete from 1920 to 1931. Today, the Parthenon is an art museum and the centerpiece of Centennial Park.

Anaheim Ducks towel invades: Ryman Auditorium

Submitted by: Nick (from Greenwich, CT, USA)

Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Nashville
Location: Ryman Auditorium [map]
Status since photo:

The Ryman Auditorium is a National United States Historic Landmark better known as the historic home of the weekly country music stage concert Grand Ole Opry. It was built in 1891 as a place of worship and to this day, audiences are seated in pews rather than conventional theater seating. After the Opry moved out in 1974, it was neglected until 1992; it was reopened as a museum and performance venue in 1994.

Location formerly known as:

• Union Gospel Tabernacle (1892-1904)
  
• Grand Ole Opry House (1943-1974)