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1914
It opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Whales
Charles Weeghman hired the architect Zachary Taylor Davis to design the park. The Whales of the Federal League folded after the 1915 season, and the Cubs played their first home game there on April 20, 1916.
Old park
It is the second-oldest park in the majors after Fenway Park
Wrigley Field is the oldest park in the National League and the only remaining Federal League park. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2020.
The ivy
Bill Veeck planted the ivy on the outfield walls in 1937
Veeck, the son of the club president, planted ivy vines against the outfield walls after being inspired by the ivy at Perry Stadium in Indianapolis. In early spring only the vines show. The ivy grows thick and green as the season goes on and turns red in autumn.
Lights
It was the last major league park to have lights, in 1988
The park is also known for the red marquee over the main entrance and the hand-turned scoreboard. It stands in a residential neighborhood without parking lots, and spectators have views from the rooftops behind the outfield.
Football
The Chicago Bears played here from 1921 to 1970
From 1921 to 1970 the stadium was also home to the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. From 1931 to 1939 it was the home of the Chicago Cardinals, now the Arizona Cardinals.
Day 3, evening
It comes after North Avenue Beach.
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