Wrigleyville in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

1990-2026

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026

1. 1990-2026 Marker

Inscription. The Cubs won six division titles and their first National League pennant since 1945 during this era, as Sammy Sosa emerged as one of baseball's most dominant sluggers and Kerry Wood made history with an MLB-record 20 strikeouts in a single game.

The Ricketts family acquired the Cubs and Wrigley Field in 2009 and invested heavily in both the team and the ballpark, modernizing facilities and enhancing the fan experience.

In 2016, the Cubs won their first World Series championship since 1908, defeating Cleveland in a dramatic seven-game series. Five million fans attended the World Series parade, representing the seventh largest human gathering in world history. Kris Bryant, Kyle Hendricks, Jon Lester, and Anthony Rizzo were among the key contributors to one of the most memorable title runs in baseball history.

The Cubs celebrated their 150th anniversary as a National League franchise in 2026 and remain the only charter franchise still playing in its original city.

Erected 2026 by Chicago Cubs.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 2016.

Location. 41° 56.865′ N,

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

87° 39.407′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Wrigleyville. It is on North Clark Street north of West Addison Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is at the base of a clock in Gallagher Way, the plaza next to Wrigley Field, home of baseball's Chicago Cubs. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago IL 60613, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s North Side. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1916-1952 (here, next to this marker); 1953-1989 (here, next to this marker); 1876-1915 (here, next to this marker); Wrigley Field (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wrigley Field

Clock at Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026

2. Clock at Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field

(within shouting distance of this marker); 2016 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ryne Sandberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Ron Santo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. This is one of four markers at the base of the Founders Clock, erected in August 2026 by the Chicago Cubs in Gallagher Way, the plaza next to Wrigley Field. Each marker describes an era in Cubs history; painted around the clock are the words, “National League Founding Member, Estd. 1876.”

Also see . . . 20 | The History Behind Kerry Wood's 20 Strikeout Game (Video). The Cubs produced this 2018 video about Kerry Wood's legendary 20-strikeout game on May 6, 1998. (Submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

The Founders Clock, with a side view of Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, November 10, 2026

3. The Founders Clock, with a side view of Wrigley Field’s iconic marquee

The Cubs celebrate the 2016 World Series championship image. Click for full size.

Photo by Arturo Pardavila III, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0), November 2, 2016

4. The Cubs celebrate the 2016 World Series championship

The Cubs celebrate at Progressive Field after defeating the Cleveland Indians in 7 games in the 2016 World Series.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 4. submitted on November 11, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.