The New England Patriots’ Gillette Stadium is undergoing a major renovation, and the arena’s most distinct feature was just torn down as part of it. The lighthouse towering over the north end zone since the stadium’s opening in 2001 is no more.
As was announced via the Gillette Stadium social media channels, the structure was taken down last week:
The lighthouse and the adjoining bridge were designed to reflect the New England area, and are both featured on the Gillette Stadium logo. While they will still be a prominent part of the rebuilt north end zone and entry plaza, they will look drastically different after the ongoing renovation.