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Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field

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Description:Please note, this ebook is very large and may take several minutes to download. Do not refresh or navigate away from the download page until the file has finished downloading.For best reading experience, please use large-format reading device or tablet (Kindle, iPad, Nook).Note to ebook readers Upon purchase, you will be redirected to a download page to receive your ebook. Please refer to our E-Book FAQ to see an example, and for additional troubleshooting tips.[The above book is offered in epub format, which is compatible with Apple products, the Nook, and most non-Kindle readers. The epub can also be read on your computer via Adobe Digital Editions, available for free here. If you would like an alternative format of the book (PDF or MOBI for Kindle), please email us at [email protected] after completing your order.]The first major league baseball game to take place at what is now called Wrigley Field occurred on April 23, 1914, on 4,000 yards of soil and four acres of bluegrass. Though the area may have shrunk, Chicago's love for the iconic Wrigley Field has only grown in the past century. In honor of the legendary ballpark's 100th birthday, the Chicago Tribune staff has compiled a breathtaking tribute to Wrigley Field, including historical photos, archival articles, and new content from the newspaper's award-winning journalists.Beyond the 100 Years of Wrigley Field is a beautifully illustrated collection that captures the timeless charm of the "Friendly Confines." With contributions from beloved Chicago Tribune writers like Mike Royko, Christopher Borrelli, Paul Sullivan, Phil Vettel, and more, this book is a dazzling celebration of a national landmark and the gem of Chicago's north side. Stories of homers and blunders, heroes and villains, and triumph and tragedy are spread throughout this book, allowing us to relive all our favorite memories.From the time the plot of land bound by the streets Clark, Addison, Sheffield, and Waveland was the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary, to the construction of Weeghman Park and its renaming as Wrigley Field, this stadium has not only hosted baseball, football, and hockey games, but also a century's worth of ever-changing trends in music, food, and fashion. Join in on Wrigley's centennial celebration with this entertaining and fascinating book detailing what may very well be Chicago's greatest contribution to baseball. Beyond the Ivy, in tracing the roots of Major League Baseball's second oldest ballpark, has created a testament that much like the cherished construction it profiles will surely stand the test of time."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field. To get started finding Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Please note, this ebook is very large and may take several minutes to download. Do not refresh or navigate away from the download page until the file has finished downloading.For best reading experience, please use large-format reading device or tablet (Kindle, iPad, Nook).Note to ebook readers Upon purchase, you will be redirected to a download page to receive your ebook. Please refer to our E-Book FAQ to see an example, and for additional troubleshooting tips.[The above book is offered in epub format, which is compatible with Apple products, the Nook, and most non-Kindle readers. The epub can also be read on your computer via Adobe Digital Editions, available for free here. If you would like an alternative format of the book (PDF or MOBI for Kindle), please email us at [email protected] after completing your order.]The first major league baseball game to take place at what is now called Wrigley Field occurred on April 23, 1914, on 4,000 yards of soil and four acres of bluegrass. Though the area may have shrunk, Chicago's love for the iconic Wrigley Field has only grown in the past century. In honor of the legendary ballpark's 100th birthday, the Chicago Tribune staff has compiled a breathtaking tribute to Wrigley Field, including historical photos, archival articles, and new content from the newspaper's award-winning journalists.Beyond the 100 Years of Wrigley Field is a beautifully illustrated collection that captures the timeless charm of the "Friendly Confines." With contributions from beloved Chicago Tribune writers like Mike Royko, Christopher Borrelli, Paul Sullivan, Phil Vettel, and more, this book is a dazzling celebration of a national landmark and the gem of Chicago's north side. Stories of homers and blunders, heroes and villains, and triumph and tragedy are spread throughout this book, allowing us to relive all our favorite memories.From the time the plot of land bound by the streets Clark, Addison, Sheffield, and Waveland was the Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary, to the construction of Weeghman Park and its renaming as Wrigley Field, this stadium has not only hosted baseball, football, and hockey games, but also a century's worth of ever-changing trends in music, food, and fashion. Join in on Wrigley's centennial celebration with this entertaining and fascinating book detailing what may very well be Chicago's greatest contribution to baseball. Beyond the Ivy, in tracing the roots of Major League Baseball's second oldest ballpark, has created a testament that much like the cherished construction it profiles will surely stand the test of time."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field. To get started finding Beyond the Ivy: 100 Years of Wrigley Field, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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