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The Olympic City project

  • Grzegorz Kowalski’s Sculpture “Reloj Solar” in Mexico City. 1968 Olympics Organizers commissioned a series of 22 public artworks from sculptors from around the world for the Ruta de la Amistad (Road of Friendship). The statues still remain, some restored as this one is, some not. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    Grzegorz Kowalski’s Sculpture “Reloj Solar” in Mexico City. 1968 Olympics Organizers commissioned a series of 22 public artworks from sculptors from around the world for the Ruta de la Amistad (Road of Friendship). The statues still remain, some restored as this one is, some not. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
  • A man sits at the Jesse Robinson Olympic Park in Compton, CA. Jesse Robinson was president of the Southern California governing body for all amateur sports, and an advocate for local athletes in Compton. When he passed away in 1987 this small park off the 91 Freeway in Compton was named in his honor. Los Angeles was the site of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    A man sits at the Jesse Robinson Olympic Park in Compton, CA. Jesse Robinson was president of the Southern California governing body for all amateur sports, and an advocate for local athletes in Compton. When he passed away in 1987 this small park off the 91 Freeway in Compton was named in his honor. Los Angeles was the site of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
    Gary Hustwit - The Olympic City
  • A Calatrava Archway at Olympic Athletics Center of Athens. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    A Calatrava Archway at Olympic Athletics Center of Athens. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Mascot Pile-up, Olympic Green Park in Beijing. This is apparently where over-sized Chinese Olympic plush toys go to die. Beijing was the host of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    Mascot Pile-up, Olympic Green Park in Beijing. This is apparently where over-sized Chinese Olympic plush toys go to die. Beijing was the host of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
  • "Olimpic Wall" graffitti in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host to the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    "Olimpic Wall" graffitti in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host to the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Cinema in the Olympic Village in Mexico City. During the 1968 Games, the cinema hosted movie nights and other entertainment for the athletes. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympics. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    Cinema in the Olympic Village in Mexico City. During the 1968 Games, the cinema hosted movie nights and other entertainment for the athletes. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympics. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
  • Cell in Adirondack Correctional Facility, Lake Placid. Built in 1904 as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, it later became a rehabilitation facility for drug addicts and then in the 1970's was turned into a prison called Camp Adirondack. In 1980, the Olympic staff, customs officers, state police and security moved into the prison and the inmates, some of whom had helped build ski trails for the Games, were temporarily relocated.lake Placid, NY was the host of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    Cell in Adirondack Correctional Facility, Lake Placid. Built in 1904 as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, it later became a rehabilitation facility for drug addicts and then in the 1970's was turned into a prison called Camp Adirondack. In 1980, the Olympic staff, customs officers, state police and security moved into the prison and the inmates, some of whom had helped build ski trails for the Games, were temporarily relocated.lake Placid, NY was the host of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Bubble Boy, Roses Swimming Pool in Rome, site of the water polo preliminaries during the 1960 Games. The day the photo was taken, an aquatic supply company had brought inflatable bubbles that children (and even adults) could enter and use to walk across the water. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    Bubble Boy, Roses Swimming Pool in Rome, site of the water polo preliminaries during the 1960 Games. The day the photo was taken, an aquatic supply company had brought inflatable bubbles that children (and even adults) could enter and use to walk across the water. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Olympic Village in Rome was built to house athletes at the 1960 Games. It is now residential apartments. Architects: Vittorio Cafiero, Adalberto Libera, Amedeo Luccichenti, Vincenzo Monaco and Luigi Moretti. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    The Olympic City

    Olympic Village in Rome was built to house athletes at the 1960 Games. It is now residential apartments. Architects: Vittorio Cafiero, Adalberto Libera, Amedeo Luccichenti, Vincenzo Monaco and Luigi Moretti. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • The Mayfield, Olympic Park in Berlin. Created by Hitler as a venue for May Day celebrations, this 28-acre green space was used for polo and equestrian events during the 1936 Games. For decades after World War II, British occupation forces used the field for annual celebrations of the Queen's birthday, and cricket. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    The Mayfield, Olympic Park in Berlin. Created by Hitler as a venue for May Day celebrations, this 28-acre green space was used for polo and equestrian events during the 1936 Games. For decades after World War II, British occupation forces used the field for annual celebrations of the Queen's birthday, and cricket. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
  • Olympic Ski Jumps on Igman Mountain in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host of the 1984 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    Olympic Ski Jumps on Igman Mountain in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host of the 1984 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Olympic Village in Berlin. Berlin was home of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    Olympic Village in Berlin. Berlin was home of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
  • Olympic Stadium in Helsinki was built for the 1940 Olympics, which were canceled due to World War II. Architects: Toivo Jäntti and Yrjö Lindegren. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    Olympic Stadium in Helsinki was built for the 1940 Olympics, which were canceled due to World War II. Architects: Toivo Jäntti and Yrjö Lindegren. (Photo by Jon Pack)
  • Street Art, Hackney Wick, London. London was the host for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    Street Art, Hackney Wick, London. London was the host for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
    Gary Hustwit
  • Olympic Aquatic Center in Athens was built for the 1991 Mediterranean Games and then renovated for use during the 2004 Games. As part of the renovation, architect Santiago Calatrava originally planned and designed a $300 million suspension roof to provide protection from the elements for both the spectators and the athletes, but the plan was ultimately scrapped and events took place in the open air. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
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    Olympic Aquatic Center in Athens was built for the 1991 Mediterranean Games and then renovated for use during the 2004 Games. As part of the renovation, architect Santiago Calatrava originally planned and designed a $300 million suspension roof to provide protection from the elements for both the spectators and the athletes, but the plan was ultimately scrapped and events took place in the open air. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
    Jon Pack- The Olympic City
  • The swimming pool at the Olympic Village in Berlin. What's left of the former Olympic Village is located west of Berlin in the town of Elstal. After WWII it was occupied by the Soviet army and used by them until their withdrawal in 1992. The dining hall, the swimming pool, and the gymnasium still stand, along with the ruins of dozens of abandoned housing buildings. After decades of neglect, there is an effort underway to restore the premises as a historic site. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
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    The swimming pool at the Olympic Village in Berlin. What's left of the former Olympic Village is located west of Berlin in the town of Elstal. After WWII it was occupied by the Soviet army and used by them until their withdrawal in 1992. The dining hall, the swimming pool, and the gymnasium still stand, along with the ruins of dozens of abandoned housing buildings. After decades of neglect, there is an effort underway to restore the premises as a historic site. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
    Gary Hustwit - The Olympic City
Grzegorz Kowalski’s Sculpture “Reloj Solar” in Mexico City. 1968 Olympics Organizers commissioned a series of 22 public artworks from sculptors from around the world for the Ruta de la Amistad (Road of Friendship). The statues still remain, some restored as this one is, some not. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
A man sits at the Jesse Robinson Olympic Park in Compton, CA. Jesse Robinson was president of the Southern California governing body for all amateur sports, and an advocate for local athletes in Compton. When he passed away in 1987 this small park off the 91 Freeway in Compton was named in his honor. Los Angeles was the site of the 1984 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
A Calatrava Archway at Olympic Athletics Center of Athens. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Mascot Pile-up, Olympic Green Park in Beijing. This is apparently where over-sized Chinese Olympic plush toys go to die. Beijing was the host of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
"Olimpic Wall" graffitti in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host to the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Cinema in the Olympic Village in Mexico City. During the 1968 Games, the cinema hosted movie nights and other entertainment for the athletes. Mexico City was the host of the 1968 Summer Olympics. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
Cell in Adirondack Correctional Facility, Lake Placid. Built in 1904 as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients, it later became a rehabilitation facility for drug addicts and then in the 1970's was turned into a prison called Camp Adirondack. In 1980, the Olympic staff, customs officers, state police and security moved into the prison and the inmates, some of whom had helped build ski trails for the Games, were temporarily relocated.lake Placid, NY was the host of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Bubble Boy, Roses Swimming Pool in Rome, site of the water polo preliminaries during the 1960 Games. The day the photo was taken, an aquatic supply company had brought inflatable bubbles that children (and even adults) could enter and use to walk across the water. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Olympic Village in Rome was built to house athletes at the 1960 Games. It is now residential apartments. Architects: Vittorio Cafiero, Adalberto Libera, Amedeo Luccichenti, Vincenzo Monaco and Luigi Moretti. Rome was the host of the 1960 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
The Mayfield, Olympic Park in Berlin. Created by Hitler as a venue for May Day celebrations, this 28-acre green space was used for polo and equestrian events during the 1936 Games. For decades after World War II, British occupation forces used the field for annual celebrations of the Queen's birthday, and cricket. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
Olympic Ski Jumps on Igman Mountain in Sarajevo. Sarajevo was host of the 1984 Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Olympic Village in Berlin. Berlin was home of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
Olympic Stadium in Helsinki was built for the 1940 Olympics, which were canceled due to World War II. Architects: Toivo Jäntti and Yrjö Lindegren. (Photo by Jon Pack)
Street Art, Hackney Wick, London. London was the host for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
Olympic Aquatic Center in Athens was built for the 1991 Mediterranean Games and then renovated for use during the 2004 Games. As part of the renovation, architect Santiago Calatrava originally planned and designed a $300 million suspension roof to provide protection from the elements for both the spectators and the athletes, but the plan was ultimately scrapped and events took place in the open air. Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Jon Pack)
The swimming pool at the Olympic Village in Berlin. What's left of the former Olympic Village is located west of Berlin in the town of Elstal. After WWII it was occupied by the Soviet army and used by them until their withdrawal in 1992. The dining hall, the swimming pool, and the gymnasium still stand, along with the ruins of dozens of abandoned housing buildings. After decades of neglect, there is an effort underway to restore the premises as a historic site. Berlin was the host of the 1936 Summer Olympic Games. (Photo by Gary Hustwit)
Updated

The Olympic City is an ongoing photography project by Jon Pack and Gary Hustwit that looks at the legacy of the Olympic Games in former host cities around the world. Hosting the Olympics has become a way for a city to show itself off on an international stage and generate tourism dollars, and cities spend millions or billions for the privilege. But after the events are over, the medals have been handed out, and the torch is extinguished, what’s next? What happens to a city after the Olympics are gone?

For a look at more Olympic City project images or to by the book, click here .