Chicago’s Wrigley Field is synonymous with baseball history. For many that love the game, Wrigley Field is a ball park that should not be overlooked. Wrigley field, constructed in 1916 when baseball was solidifying itself as the national past time was built by William Wrigley- of the Wrigley chewing gum fame. This park is the second oldest- Fenway Park in Boston holds the title as the oldest ball park in the nation.
Today, Wrigley Field is still one of the best places to play and watch the game of baseball. Home to the Chicago Cubs since the beginning, the field has gone through many innovations recently. One has been adding lights for night games (1988), another change has been the recent renovation of an entirely new field (2007-2008) to fix damage to the field from concerts and shows held on the grounds.
You might be asking yourself what kind of planning and workmanship goes into reviving this treasured ballpark? Well, Smithsonian Magazine was also interested in Wrigley Field's incredible renovation as well. For baseball enthusiasts, there is a ton of information, pictures and insight that is offered on our main website.
For baseball historians and enthusiasts around the US and the world, Wrigley Field has always been one of few great parks. If you are interested in seeing the field’s renovations and learning incredible facts about this park, view our article at Smithsonian’s Magazine site: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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