Friday, October 17, 2014

100-Year-Old Wrigley Field Reduced To Rubble As Renovations Begin

CHICAGO (AP) -- Construction equipment is starting to take big bites out of Wrigley Field's exterior outfield walls.



The demolition of the famous bleachers at the historic ballpark in Chicago is part of a project to build a large electronic sign and six other outfield signs.



Chicago Cubs spokesman Julian Green said Thursday that the affected walls won't be rebuilt for several weeks. He says the ivy-covered outfield wall will not be taken down.



The work is part of the Cubs' privately funded $575 million renovation project. The Cubs started the project despite a legal fight involving owners of rooftop businesses across the street.



Those businesses fear their views of the field will be blocked. They have sued the city.



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(AP Photos/M. Spencer Green)





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