Named for the fallen of World War I in 1925, this newly designed 62,200-seat stadium decorates the lakefront just south of the 'museum campus' which includes the Field Museum, the Shedd Aquarium, and the Adler Planetarium. Designed in 1922-1926 by Holabird and Roche, the original stadium had Greek columns surrounding it, which have been preserved in the new design. Whether your happy memories of the Chicago Bears date from the days of Bronko Nagurski, Dick Butkus, or Jim McMahon, you'll relive great games in this historic stadium. All Chicago mourned the recent loss of former Chicago Bear Walter Payton, known as 'Sweetness,' who represented the best of professional sports players for many fans.
Associated in Chicagoans' minds almost exclusively as the background for the Chicago Bears' cycles of triumph and tragedy, Soldier Field has also been used for such various convocations as religious revival meetings and downhill skiing events in the 1930s, for which massive ramps were constructed and dusted with (artificial?) snow. The Chicago Fire soccer team also plays here. The parking lot has been home to a dedicated and hardy band of tailgaters, but the city is encouraging people to take public transportation to the field to relieve some of its legendary game-day congestion.
Rock concerts are held here, too, by big-name groups such as the Rolling Stones.
On more than one occasion, the action on the field has been completely obscured by fog or snow. Most of the time, though, it's just plain bone-chilling cold. Forget the stadium blanket for Soldier Field games: you'll need thermal underwear, Thinsulate boots, a down jacket, and the silliest hat you can lay your hands on.
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