Some of the features at Wrigley Field in Chicago that are protected by the Commission on Chicago Landmarks:
THE BRICK WALL: Encircles the playing field and includes the outfield wall and, of course, the ivy. I once bought some Wrigley Field ivy and had it growing on the east side of the garage in our Round Lake Beach, Illinois, home. It had taken over the whole wall by the time we moved despite a whole lot of trimming. I called it the "Dave Kingman Memorial Ivy" for the Cubbie slugger.
CENTER FIELD SCOREBOARD: Includes structural supports and attached elements such as the flagpoles. I always like the National League standing flags, and, of course, the "W" flag on those rare occasions when the Cubs win. I'll never forget the San Diego Chicken's antics in the scoreboard the first year he went national.
THE ENCLOSED, OPEN AIR CHARACTER: Refers to the sweeep and contour of the grandstand and bleachers. Always a great place to see a game, if you can still afford to do so.
Two More. --Cooter
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