The top mast of Great Eastern, one of the first iron ships,was rescued from the breakers' yard at Rock Ferry and was hauled up Everton Valley by horses to be erected alongside the new Kop.
On August 25 1928 the new Kop was formally opened by then president of the Football League McKenna - the former secretary, director and chairman at Anfield.
The roof helped turn the Kop into a cathedral of sound and just 50 seconds into the opening game with Bury the acoustics were tested as debutant Billy Millar headed home.
The roof, a mighty steel frame held up by just a handful of stanchions, also opened up possibilities for other events to be staged at Anfield.
During the 1930s Anfield became a regular home for boxing with one of the highlights being the worldtitle fight between Nel Tarleton and Freddie Miller.
Professional tennis was also held as Wimbledon champion Fred Perry entertained fans.
Players talked about the intimidatory atmosphere of the Kop, but on the pitch it was a lean spell in the club's history.
That changed at the end of the Second World War as peace returned and the Reds stormed to their fifth title.
Theboys' pen was created up in the top corner of the Kop and many kids would wait for three-quarter time so they could get in for nothing.
During the dark days of the 1950s, with only Second Division football to watch, the Kop remained loyal.
In 1957 floodlights were installed and five years later the Reds won promotion back to the First Division.
The 1960s was the golden era as Bill Shankly galvanised the support.
The legendary boss talked about the Kop's ability to suckthe ball into the net, claiming the backing his side received from the Walton Breck Road end was worth a goal star t.
The sight of 27,000 fans packed in, swaying and chanting, became renowned throughout the world of football.
Part of the experience was climbing the 100 steps and securing a good vantage point hours before kick-off.
As the public address system played the hits of the day, which were almost always dominated by Mersey groups likeThe Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers, soon the Kop was singing along.
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