It's still a major construction site, but a security worker told me they're actually ahead of schedule. Here's the view of the bleacher entrance. Notice the new ticket windows for the bleachers. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) Peeking through the fence where the McDonalds used to be. Gone. This is the site where they're soon beginning construction on that new hotel. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) Here's the front of the ballpark at Clark and Addison. Behind those tarps they're rebuilding the main entrance and installing permanent magnetometers to screen fans entering Wrigley. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) Cub fans sitting in the bleacher seats will have a new spot to pick up their tickets. (Photo by Dane Placko) All of those dedication bricks that used to be in the plaza in front of the main entrance at Clark and Addison have been moved to the sidewalks bordering Waveland and Sheffield. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) This is the new building on the triangle lot. Appears to have topped out. Won't be ready to open until 2017. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) You'll never see Clark Street this empty during the season. (Photo by Dane Placko) And here's a view through the fence of the side of the ballpark facing Clark St. Notice the new ornamental iron arches just above ground level. (Photo and caption by Dane Placko) It may be the offseason, but work has not stopped at the Cubs' beloved Wrigley Field.
While the Cubbies are dodging cacti in Mesa, Arizona during spring training, the Wrigleyville neighborhood is undergoing drastic changes as part of the franchise's offseason renovation projects.
Check out all of Wrigley's new digs before the Cubs take the field on April 11 for the home opener against the Cincinnati Reds.