1936 Original Wrigley Field Renovation Blueprint

Sold For:

$3,480

Year:

1936

Auction:

2024 Summer

Lot #:

2479

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Wrigley Field has been home to the Chicago Cubs from 1916 to the present and was also home to the Chicago Bears of the National Football League from 1921-1970. Wrigley Field is the second oldest MLB ballpark (only Fenway Park predates it) and a U. S. National Historic Landmark. Offered is the original blueprint attributed to the renovation of Wrigley Field in 1937. The renovation included the addition of the now-iconic bleachers. The blueprint, which measures 35.25 x 42.5 inches, was drafted by the "Chicago Guarantee Survey Company" and is dated "May 15th A. D. 1936" in the lower-right corner. The signatures of the president of the company and the surveyor at the time appear along the base. The blueprint displays a number of fold lines, light creases, and a few small edge tears. This lot originates from the extraordinary collection of a longtime Chicago Cubs executive, Eldred "Salty" Saltwell, which is consigned to this auction by his family. Opening Bid $1,000.