Places of the heart, even impure ones, are worth the effort. Battling to preserve a special place is not quaint provincialism. It is defiance against the relentless obliteration of memory and community. In a sane world, the entire city would laugh in the team s face. Fenway Park has a rich history.
Fans also love the quirky contours of the field itself .
Compact seating puts spectators much closer to the action than in modern parks with more amenities. Fenway Park is the state s most popular tourist attraction. But when it comes to the bottom line, not all fans are equal. Increasingly, sports team owners are targeting upscale customers. In their PR, the team emphasizes things like additional seating and more comfort, cleaner restrooms, more concessions, more parking.