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Memorial Stadium
Drake University Concrete Medallion
$5,000Limited quantity remaining
This substantial concrete medallion represents Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa, and formed part of Memorial Stadium’s historic series honoring schools that competed with Nebraska in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Nothing more will be made — when the building is gone, it is gone.Removal begins 22 November
An original piece from Memorial Stadium, not a reproduction. Removed directly from the building during the Big Red Rebuild.
Picked up in Lincoln by appointment once removal is complete.
- Condition
- Original, cleaned
- Dimensions
- 48"W × 5"D × 48"H
- Fulfillment
- Pickup in Lincoln, by appointment
Drake University Represented on Memorial Stadium
This substantial concrete medallion represents Drake University of Des Moines, Iowa, and formed part of Memorial Stadium’s historic series honoring schools that competed with Nebraska in the Missouri Valley Conference.
The medallion series dates to the finishing work on East Stadium around 1926, when the seals of Nebraska’s conference peers were incorporated directly into the architecture. Drake was one of those schools, preserving on the stadium facade a reminder of a conference relationship from an earlier era of Husker athletics.
The medallion reproduces Drake’s historic university seal, with “Drake University” around the perimeter and the founding year 1881 below. At its center are an open book, a lamp, and rays of light, accompanied by “Veritas,” the Latin word for “Truth.” Drake still uses these elements in its official university seal today.
Drake was founded in Des Moines in 1881 and named for Francis Marion Drake, a Civil War general, former Iowa governor, banker, attorney, and major early benefactor of the university.
Take Home
- Drake University concrete seal medallion
- Part of Memorial Stadium’s Missouri Valley Conference medallion series
- Features Drake’s 1881 founding date
- Includes the historic “Veritas” seal imagery
- Architectural piece removed directly from Memorial Stadium
- Dimensions
- 48"W × 5"D × 48"H
- Fulfillment
- Pickup in Lincoln
Before you buy
Is this really from Memorial Stadium?
Yes. Every piece was removed directly from Memorial Stadium during the Big Red Rebuild, not made to look like it was. Each item is documented in its original location before removal so its history stays connected to the stadium.
What condition should I expect?
These are original pieces from a working stadium, not reproductions. Expect scratches, fading, marks, and other signs of years of use. We clean each piece and make it safe to handle, but we do not restore it to look new. The wear is part of its story.
Why is there a removal and handling fee?
The removal and handling fee varies by item based on the work required to remove, prepare, and handle it. Fees are shown clearly in your cart before checkout.
When will I get my item?
Items are released as they come out of Memorial Stadium, and different parts of the building come out at different times.
Anything that ships, ships after the season ends, and you will get an email with tracking the day it goes out.
Seats come out during Thanksgiving week. Once they are assembled and processed they will be ready for pickup in Lincoln in early 2027, by appointment — we will write to you when yours is ready. You do not need to chase us.
How do I pay?
Checkout is handled securely through Shopify. Build your order on BuyGBR.com, then complete your payment through Shopify checkout.
Where do I pick up my order?
Pickup will take place in Lincoln by appointment once your items are ready. We will contact you with pickup details and available times, so you will not need to contact us to find out when your order is ready.
Are the product photos of the exact item I will receive?
Not always. Many of the images on the site are artistic renditions and may not show the exact condition of the item you receive. Each rendition is based on photographs of the actual items inside Memorial Stadium.
Because these are original stadium pieces, condition and wear will vary from item to item.
What happens if an item I purchased cannot be removed or is damaged during removal?
If an item purchased during the presale cannot be successfully removed from Memorial Stadium, or is damaged during removal, you will receive a full refund.
Will more Memorial Stadium items be added to the site?
Yes. More items will be added throughout the holiday season and into next year. Keep checking back to see what other pieces and treasures from Memorial Stadium become available.
What if an item I want is sold out?
For most items, “SOLD OUT” means no additional inventory is available. For select items, there may be a chance that more inventory becomes available.
If there is a sold-out piece you were hoping to preserve, contact support@raregoods.com for more information.
Can someone else pick up my order for me?
Yes. If you cannot pick up your order yourself, someone else can pick it up on your behalf. They must bring the QR code included in your pickup confirmation email.
Can I have a pickup-only item shipped to me?
No. If an item is listed as pickup only, it must be picked up in Lincoln. Shipping is not available for stadium seats, chairs, or other large items.
Where do you ship?
Items marked “Shipping Available” can be shipped within the contiguous United States.
We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or U.S. island territories.
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