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Completed at a cost of US$137 million, the park opened as Comiskey Park on April 18, 1991, taking its name from the original Comiskey Park, the team's home since 1910. Rate Field is situated just to the west of the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago's Armour Square neighborhood, adjacent to the more famous neighborhood of Bridgeport. The stadium ...
The first game in Comiskey Park was a 2–0 loss to the St. Louis Browns on July 1, 1910. [3] [4] The first no-hitter at Comiskey Park was in 1911, hurled by Ed Walsh on August 27, a 5–0 win over Boston. The Sox won their first home night game, over St. Louis on August 14, 1939, 5–2. [13]
[14] [15] Barack Obama has a home in Hyde Park. [16] [17] The foundation was formally established in January 2014. [18] Louise Bernard, outgoing Director of Exhibitions at NYPL, was named director of the Museum of the Obama Presidential Center in May 2017. [19] Michael Strautmanis became the vice-president of civic engagement for the foundation ...
Construction of former President Obama's long-awaited library and museum in Chicago began with ambitious plans for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) but is now plagued by huge cost overruns ...
Comiskey Park a.k.a. White Sox Park (1960s-1970s) Home of: Chicago White Sox – AL (mid-1910 – 1990); Chicago American Giants – Negro leagues (1941-ca.1950) Location: 324 West 35th Street – 35th Street (south, first base); Shields Street (west); 34th Street (north, left field); Wentworth Avenue (east, right field) and Dan Ryan Expressway ...
On January 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, United States president Barack Obama will deliver his historic Farewell Address. Tickets for Obama's Farewell Address selling for up to $5,000 Skip to ...
A Chicago-based subcontractor is suing one of the firms involved in managing the construction of the Obama Presidential Center for $40 million, claiming racial discriminatory practices.
The first All-Star Game was held as part of the 1933 World's Fair at Comiskey Park and was the brainchild of Arch Ward, then sports editor for the Chicago Tribune. [1] Initially intended to be a one-time event, its great success resulted in making the game an annual event, with some years (1959–1962) having two All-Star Games.