Friday, June 14, 2013

What's Protected at Chicago's Wrigley Field-- Part 1

From the April 18, 2013, Chicago Tribune "Wrigley rehab could net tax breaks."

Well. for one thing, the Chicago Cubs record for futility "seems" to be forever protected.  But that aside, news of the refurbishing of the field and rooftop battles have been in the news a lot here in Chicagoland.

The Ricketts family (owners of the Cubs and Wrigley Field) say that if the get city approval for the work, they also plan to have the 99-year-old structure placed on the National Register of Historic Places.  This recognition is largely honorary, but it allows the Ricketts to earn federal tax credits for preservation work.

This national status is different from its Chicago Landmark status, which protects several of the stadiums architectural features.

I'll list some of the protected features Monday.

By the way, the Ricketts have guaranteed a Cub appearance in a World Series if they get what they want.  We're all holding our breath to see that happen, of course.

More to Come.  --Cooter

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