Baseball continued -- and this season, quite successfully -- at Wrigley Field in 2015, while the refurbishing project moved foward. Dennis and I took a long walk around the classic ballpark as the blocks around it are transformed and upgraded while maintaining its appeal.
Two hours before gametime on May 14th, all the action is outside -- with crews working on what will eventually become an outdoor plaza, full of shops and eateries. A hotel and office space is also on the drawing board.
The goal is for Wrigley to still be Wrigley. But 101 years into its life, a ballpark needs to be more of a revenue generator.
Look inside and you can still see the walkways, the girders, the structure as it was in 1914.
The home plate entrance is a bit more "enthusiastic" than it was on our last visit during the early '90s.
And the bleacher entrance retains its character as well.
Next Tuesday, I'll zero in on the famous apartment buildings -- with their rooftop seating -- that are a Wrigleyville tradition.
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