Groundbreaking
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Officials from Hamilton County and the Cincinnati Bengals broke ground on Paul Brown Stadium on Saturday, April 25. The following pictures are from the ceremony and festivities.

Richard Grimm of Loveland has his face painted during the festivities Saturday.

(Photo by Ernest Coleman)
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Bengals head coach Bruce Coslet speaks at the ceremony before more than 3,000 fans.

(Photo by Tony Jones)
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Savannah Jarman, 12, of Hyde Park, tries her luck at the bungie run during the groundbreaking festivities.

(Photo by Ernest Coleman)
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Rod Longworth of Northside picks up a handful of dirt to keep as a souvenir.

(Photo by Ernest Coleman)
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Former Cincinnati Mayor Gene Ruehlman speaks to the crowd. Ruehlman was mayor when Riverfront Stadium, now Cinergy Field, was built.

(Photo by Tony Jones)
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