The City of Dallas on Friday unveiled the finished $140 million renovations of the 95-year-old Cotton Bowl, the first part of a larger revitalization plan for Fair Park .

The improvements added more restrooms, concessions, premium seating, a new press box and better team facilities. The renovations mostly impact the west side of the stadium facing the park where there will now be 14 escalators and multi-story entryways to help move visitors into the Art Deco-style bowl — which can hold more than 90,000 people.

New suites and viewing areas were added to provide a more comfortable, air-conditioned watching experience, the city said. Designers also hope the spaces will host other types of events outside of sports, giving the stadium another source of revenue.

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