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Historic landmarks to host Olympic parties in 2012

The Columbian
Published: February 11, 2011, 12:00am

LONDON (AP) — The race is on at the site of the 2012 Summer Games. No, athletic competition hasn’t started in London, but the Olympic committees of many nations are chasing after prime real estate where they can do a little self promotion.

From Marble Arch to Alexandra Palace to Somerset House, Olympic bodies have picked historic venues to host fans, athletes, sponsors and VIPs — and throw a party or two.

Russia has spared no expense at recent Olympics and for 2012, they first inquired about renting the Royal Albert Hall, the famous music and arts venue in South Kensington. They were turned away because the hall will be in use for the annual summer Proms concerts that have been a fixture since 1941.

Russia has now turned its sights on another landmark — Marble Arch, the white marble monument at the entrance to Hyde Park.

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