Concrete baseball stadiums in the early 20th century couldn't burn or collapse and created a sense of permanence that led to the increasing popularity of baseball. Concrete also had a higher initial cost, but was seen as a wiser investment. “It was more durable and heavier than wood, so it made for a longer-lasting construction,” says Bill Bast, past president of the National Council of Structural Engineers Association. “People started thinking longer-term. Wood has its limitation on strength. Even low-strength concrete has better compression capabilities.”
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