Groundskeeper’s House

Chicago Patterns Staff

May 10, 2016

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[Frederick Nachman]

[Frederick Nachman]

The Wrigleys built this house for Bobby Dorr, the ballpark’s groundskeeper, in 1923. It was moved during the ballpark renovation but is back this season.

—Frederick Nachman


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