Tiger Stadium portion saved

DETROIT – A portion of Tiger Stadium will remain standing until at least next spring after a tentative deal was reached Tuesday to stave off complete demolition.

A nonprofit organization that works with the city on economic issues and the Old Tiger Stadium Conservancy reached the agreement. They are expected to negotiate a more detailed framework of financing and deadlines for the preservation effort to present to the Detroit City Council on Aug. 8 for approval.

Part of the stadium between first base and third base will be retained and turned into a sports museum.