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Speculation on TAR16 *no wish-lists please*
georgiapeach:
Good job jerseydude!!
Plaidmoon:
Over in the Tweets topic, I brought up that the Letterman Digital Arts Center mentioned in a tweet was the home of Industrial Light and Magic. Caelestor thought this sounded like a likely place for the memory roadblock that often happens just before the race to the mat. I agree. I believe Puddin and Peach have said they already know where the mat location was, but I thought I'd speculate a bit anyway, using my knowledge from having lived in the San Francisco area for most of my life until I moved away 10 years ago. The Letterman Digital Arts Center is about 1 to 1.5 miles from the south end of the Golden gate Bridge. There are several scenic and/or park like settings near by that would make a great backdrop from the conclusion of the race. Most could have a footrace to the mat rather than grabbing cabs.
Fort Point is the old Army battery at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. As you can see, the Golden Gate Bridge is right over head. It's about 1.5 to 2 miles from Letterman. This location would probably require cabs for the teams. It might also be a little restricted on space for the production crew.
Crissy Field is along the water's edge and extends east away from Fort Point and used to be a part of the Presidio army base. Because it's a former army base, there isn't much housing in the immediate area. It's about 3/4 of a mile from Letterman.
The Marina Green is the park to the east of Crissy Field. This isn't a good picture but my recollection is that it's bigger and roomier than Crissy Field but it's in a populated neighborhood and thus much busier with people jogging and playing. It's about 1 1/4 mile or so from Letterman. Not as likely in my opinion.
The Palace of Fine Arts. This is the only remaining building from the 1915 World's Fair and it's a dramatic backdrop. It's about a half mile from Letterman. The Exploratorium science museum (a hands on type of museum) is next door and I could see something being done there as well, although it's a long way from Coit Tower and far too close to Letterman for it to be a detour site, so most likely they don't use the Exploratorium.
The San Francisco National Cemetery is about a mile away or less, but I can't see them celebrating in a cemetery with grave markers in the background.
I'm guessing Fort Point and Crissy Field are likeliest, but the Palace of Fine Arts is a strong candidate too.
puddin:
Since we don't know for sure I'll put this in Spec .. we "think" Hunters Point may also have been used for the finale, whether for a task or finish line is unknown.
And nice job Plaidmoon2 & jerseydude
apskip:
If Hunters Point was used, there are 2 massive structures in that area, Candlestick Park (current home of the SF 49ers football team and site of the famous Earthquake Game during the 1989 World Series) and the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
puddin:
--- Quote from: apskip on December 21, 2009, 08:10:37 AM ---If Hunters Point was used, there are 2 massive structures in that area, Candlestick Park (current home of the SF 49ers football team and site of the famous Earthquake Game during the 1989 World Series) and the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
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Candlestick was brought up by Boingo, it might be a good choice. I love the shipyard idea as well.
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