Wrigley Field - Chicago, Illinois
Posted by: BruceS
N 41° 56.846 W 087° 39.385
16T E 445592 N 4644148
Wrigley Field in Chicago is the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Waymark Code: WM1G3E
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/01/2007
Views: 63
Wrigley Field nicknamed "The Friendly Confines", was opened April 23, 1914, originally called Weegham Field, and is the second oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park (1912). It has been home to the Cubs April 20, 1916. The Chicago Bears also played in Wrigley Field 1921-1970.
Street address: Clark St. and Addison Rd. Chicago, Illinois
County / Borough / Parish: Cook County
Year listed: 1987
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event - Entertainment/Recreation
Periods of significance: 1900-1924
Historic function: Recreation And Culture - Outdoor Recreation
Current function: Recreation And Culture - Outdoor Recreation
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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