Blocks away from Lake Michigan on the corner of Clark and Addison,
Wrigley Field is the center of a bustling community of diehard Cub fans. Wrigley
field was built in 1914 and can hold up to 41,000 spectators. Outside the ballpark
on any given game day there are beer-guzzling, hotdog eating fans around the park
and in surrounding neighborhoods. Wrigley Field has been the center of baseball
for the north side of Chicago and will be for many years in the future.
Wrigley Field was built in 1914. Wrigley Field was designed by Zachary
Taylor Davis for a federal league team, the Chicago Whales. When the park was
first built it was called Wheeghman Park because the owner of the whale’s last
name was Wheeghman. The ballpark originally held 20,000 spectators in 1914. In
1915 the Federal League ended and in 1918 Wheeghman purchased the Chicago
Cubs and moved his new team to the three year old stadium. Later that year
William Wrigley Jr. bought the team and renamed the stadium Cubs
Park. In 1926, Cubs Park was renamed Wrigley Field and the grandstand was
double decked, the playing field was lowered, and the bleachers in left field were
removed. The new park capacity was 38,396.
More renovations were added in 1937. Bleachers were constructed in the
outfield and the storied 27 by 75 foot high manual scoreboard was built behind the
bleachers in centerfield. Ivy was also planted on the walls by Bill Veeck to add
padding to the brick wall. “Lights for Wrigley Field were originally to be
constructed for the 1942 season. However because of World War II and the
bombing of Pearl Harbor, “Wrigley donated the lights to the government” (Wrigley).
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necessary, “The ballpark is constructed to the safety code and most of the additions
would be luxurious, but would not be necessary to accommodate new fans to
Wrigley Field” (Vineline). The renovations of Wrigley Field are very controversial
and may need to be thought over by the Cub’s organization.
In conclusion, Wrigley Field is the center of baseball in the north side of
Chicago and will be for many years to come. The history that Wrigley Field has
is extraordinary and will be remembered for many years to come. Zachary Taylor
Davis would be proud to see that what he created is now a local and national
treasure.
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