the club announced plans to pursue a $40 million renovation to the stadium which would dramatically alter the layout of PNC Field. The $43.3 million renovation project would actually be a reconstruction of the stadium as it consisted of altering the layout of the stadium, thus it would receive a new structure. The reconstruction consisted of demolishing the upper deck, press box, and concourse while retaining the seating bowl and ticket office; the stadium would then get a new structure by receiving a new concourse, new press box, and luxury seating. The new structure would also make the stadium an all walk around ballpark. The renovation officially began on April 27, 2012 beginning with the removal of seats in the stadium's upper deck. The architect of the renovation was EwingCole while the general contractor was Alvin H. Butz, Inc. The renovation/reconstruction of PNC Field was completed in time for opening day in 2013. It was the Yankees' alternate training site in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the Minor League Baseball campaign and the abbreviation of the Major League Baseball season. Gallery References External links SWBRailRiders.com - PNC Field BallParkWatch - Lackawanna County Stadium - SWB Red Barons PNC Field Views - Ball Parks of the Minor Leagues Photographs of PNC Field - Rochester Area Ballparks Sports venues in Pennsylvania Baseball venues in Pennsylvania Sports venues completed in 1989 Buildings and structures in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania Tourist attractions in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania International League ballparks 1989 establishments in Pennsylvania