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Before construction could begin on the housing project, the local political climate changed greatly when Norris Poulson was elected mayor of Los Angeles in 1953.

Proposed public housing projects like Elysian Park Heights lost most of their support as they became associated with socialist ideals.

Following protracted negotiations, the city purchased the Chavez Ravine property back from the Federal Housing Authority at a drastically reduced price, with the stipulation that the land be used for a public purpose.

It was not until June 3, 1958, when Los Angeles voters approved a " Taxpayers Committee for Yes on Baseball " referendum, that the Dodgers were able to acquire of Chavez Ravine from the city.

While Dodger Stadium was under construction, the Dodgers played in the league's largest capacity venue from 1958 through 1961 at their temporary home, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which could seat in excess of 90, 000 people.