As someone once said........"It looks like the Jetsons landed in the Flintstones back yard" (and I agree)!!

@hifijohn

3 жыл бұрын

No kidding take two completely different architectural styles and put one on top of the other.

@EDC98

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this comment lol A couple of years ago, I was visiting Chicago and was taking an Uber to Navy Pier. We passed by the stadium and the driver said, "there it is. That odd looking space ship of a stadium." And to this day, that's all I think it is. A UFO 😂

@peterburry3553

2 жыл бұрын

But at least it's notable, which is more than can be said for a great many modern stadiums that could easily be mistaken for convention centres from the outside.

@diggergeensen860

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it doesn’t make sense to me why they went with such a heavy contrast away from the outside of the old stadium that they preserved. They could have rolled with the Roman theme and made the entire thing look pretty cool, but someone screwed up hard.

I've been to most NFL stadiums and I got to say Soldier Field is one of my favorites, its definitely not cookie cutter like many of the other stadiums. It looks seriously bad ass in person IMO, and it fits the unique old/modern skyline of Chicago quite well. And unlike many big stadiums which are either built in ghettos for cheap land, or right in the middle of downtown, Soldier Field is in the cities museum district surrounded by other unique structures and Lake Shore Drive is really nice.

@jimmynickelz

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@boogitybear2283

2 жыл бұрын

I love Soldier Field! I attended the 2010 NFC Divisional game against Seattle and had the time of my life!

All they had to do was modify it like GB did with Lambeau Field

@joeb7975

3 жыл бұрын

yeah they did an amazing job on lambeau.....has all the modern amenities but has a timeless/classic look to it.

@SuperMathewson

3 жыл бұрын

They did the same with the LA Coliseum which is about the same age as soldier field. They messed this up.

@robertpreston2220

3 жыл бұрын

Greenbay does everything better than us. Better franchise and better stadium

@justi139

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s because they didn’t demolish the original dome or stands and dit demolish any part of the field. They just added onto it and kind of blended everything together to keep the classic look. Thankfully the stadium has no owner and the only way Green Bay would allow the franchise to change the stadium was only if the original stadium was untouched.

@brandondixon2178

3 жыл бұрын

Now Lambeau Field is the best.

Soldier Field, the teenager trapped in an older person's body sitting on a bench in the park next to the mausoleum.

@marcopolo6756

3 жыл бұрын

Why pyle? I can't heeeaaarrrr you

@michaelserby7697

2 жыл бұрын

LoL !

I honestly like soldier field. It looks nice

@renlysotherlover294

3 жыл бұрын

I know it’s one of my favorites

@JoolioA

3 жыл бұрын

I agree.

@vicepresidentmikepence889

3 жыл бұрын

I know I'm in the minority, but I love what they did. They kept the famous exterior and created a nice looking stadium..Bravo!!!

@darryljorden9177

3 жыл бұрын

The seating bowl is definitely an improvement. I once sat in a seat that looked straight down the goal line. Needless to say, my neck hurt after the game.

@jamesvokral4934

3 жыл бұрын

It looks like a giant toilet bowl not a spaceship..

Soldier Field is impressive, but I wonder why they didn't give the addition the same look as the facade.

@paperdo

3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion thats why the whole thing just doesn’t work. Talk about a missed opportunity!

@jeffc1347

3 жыл бұрын

Because its supposed to represent a mix of both the new Chicago and old Chicago architecture.

@calvinbaII

3 жыл бұрын

>I wonder why they didn't give the addition the same look as the facade. Jewish post-modern architects. Tradition be gone!

@bobbowie9350

3 жыл бұрын

I think it works quite well

@rapid9534

3 жыл бұрын

It literally looks so awful on the outside lol

Fun Fact, Soldier Field once hosted a NASCAR race

So I binge watched thru your whole channel and I love it! How you dont have 100k subs at least boggles my mind.

I didn't like the renovation at first, but it's really grown on me over the years. The bizarre exterior actually seems to fit on the lakefront, amidst the classical architecture (Field Museum, Art Institute, etc) and the more modern (the Bean). It's far more interesting than the basic bowls of most football stadiums.

@FATillery

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree with you. I like it.

As a remote Bears fan, I'm glad I made it there before and after the renovation. I think it's amazing and I love it... until I had to climb up to my cheap seats in the nosebleeds.

I’m so sick of it being called “Historic Soldier Field” and “the oldest venue in the National Football League”, all that was lost in the renovation and even if it hadn’t been the Bears didn’t play there till 1971. Lambeau is the oldest and most historic venue, that shouldn’t be up for debate

@Bu11yMagu1re

Жыл бұрын

Soldier Field doesnt have the perceived history or years of propaganda that Wrigley Field has.

For me it makes sense to preserve the historical structure of a venue. After all, it is what makes it feel special. Living and breathable history. I get that renovations are needed to meet demands, but you have to preserve character. If you don't you might as well play all your games on the road. Being European I might be biased, but I dislike the look of almost all modern stadiums. Look at Tottenham Stadium and compare it to White Heat Lane for example. That place completely lost its character and appeal. Same with Soldier Field. They have preserved the facade, but the actual stadium looks like all other modern NFL stadiums. Bland and generic without any character.

Chicago is a city with a great architectural history. Soldier Field also had a great history, which pre-dated (and had nothing to do with)the Bears. Ultimately, I think this renovation was a fail because it didn't really solve a lot of the practical problems and issues that were facing the structure and fans you used it, like parking and seating capacity. When you're done with a project but you didn't make it more practical or convenient to use than the thing you replaced, you can't really say your renovation was a success.

@nightspade5

2 жыл бұрын

They have the L, parking isn't a concern - and with attendance dropping across all sports as a trend I don't think 65000 is too small

@CarlosEmilioEsq

2 жыл бұрын

@@nightspade5 It's a bit of a hike from the train, parking is insanely expensive (and not super convenient, either). And the capacity is 61, 500. The rebuild made it the smallest capacity stadium in the NFL. Not good when your primary tenant is an NFL team. Even though the Bears suck they could easily sell out a much bigger stadium. They've been looking to move almost since the day the renovations were completed (joking) so, again, the project was a failure in that the primary tenant has been scouting for a new spot ever since. And, what do you know, they just bought the old racetrack and moving out of Soldier Field is almost guaranteed now.

@nightspade5

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosEmilioEsq I mean the fact remains people don't go to games like they used to, smaller capacity is a plus it creates a better atmosphere. But if they move, More power to them. I just don't want to see them scam a municipality out of taxpayer money it should come from the owners

"Closure field" is best described as design confusion... "Don't move a cemetery! Just build townhouses around the tombstones." That's what this feels like. Soldier field was beautiful. They really could have worked the old into the new, tastefully.

@billbeliakoff5589

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. But I think that the plan got rammed through because the city was afraid of losing the Bears if it wasn't done in a hurry.

Great video! It was worth it, and I appreciate the fact they tried to salvage as much of the old stadium as they could. It’s definitely better than a tear down and full rebuild of a new stadium

@howie9751

3 жыл бұрын

Not in this case. Lambeau did better.

@hamzaprime555

Жыл бұрын

I Love it, I Love it Tooo no Joke the place looks surreal on T.V. It's nice and deserves more Love

The "new" soldier field looks like a big space ship.

@terucks

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Lol

As a bear fan, I think they need to do a complete rebuild again.

@justjack9849

3 жыл бұрын

They should make it more normal

@MrBlue3rd

3 жыл бұрын

It’s sad it lost its historical building status.

@MetalHeadJagger

3 жыл бұрын

They need a whole.new stadium

@anthonymendez1997

3 жыл бұрын

I think Soldier Field should remain at its site for concerts and other public gatherings, but build a new stadium in the city. I think the empty area south of W Roosevelt Road and north of Ping Tom Park that is very close to the Chicago River would be excellent.

@LOTR_BTTF

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the Bears probably should rebuild again.......and the stadium needs work as well 😁

I mean, save for just letting soldier field be another Oakland Coliseum, I think they did an OK job but yeah, it lost a lot of it's character by building that "stadium" inside Soldier Field.

I got excited when I saw that u drop another stadium video. I love your shit bro. Keep em coming💯💯💯

The renovation was needed, but I feel like they should've rebuilt the old bowl

@philipps9154

3 жыл бұрын

That they should have. They might have preserved structures, but lost character. It looks like all modern NFL stadiums. Bland and generic.

@eddiewiggles9398

3 жыл бұрын

@@philipps9154 If You go to a game try to get Club Level seats in The United Club, it's amazing- not like any other Stadium really.

@BHV0810

3 жыл бұрын

@@eddiewiggles9398 You know how much money a regular seat at the back row costs?

@eddiewiggles9398

3 жыл бұрын

@@BHV0810 for The Bears resale market tickets are usually more than most NFL Teams, couldn't give You exact numbers. One thing that's cool about the United Club is those tickets are always available at Face Value when tickets go on Sale in the late Summer, atleast that's how it was the few different times I went like 10 years ago. Hopefully Fans will be allowed to watch Bears games live this Fall, no one could go last Season due to the Pandemic- Chicago and Both NYC teams just decided No Fans in any capacity for 2020 because of Pandemic Conditions.

@Mrcharles.

3 жыл бұрын

Lumen stadium and first energy stadium. Two stadiums that are located in downtown. Chicago should reconsider finding a way to expand the number of seats in the stadium.

It went from historic landmark to eyesore instantly. Keep in mind more than 1 person had to approve the submitted drawings. I can't believe it got approved.

@honolulublues5548

3 жыл бұрын

The problem is, they were told the landmark status would be lost until after the renovation

@jcallen21

2 жыл бұрын

I like it

@peterburry3553

2 жыл бұрын

It's unique and you should be proud of that fact... I'm not an NFL fan but I love it,

@bossfan49

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterburry3553 unique doesn't mean good.

@peterburry3553

2 жыл бұрын

@@bossfan49 Maybe not but I've never heard of a unique cookie cutter, which is at least something....

Dropping that spaceship inside the original facade was a middle finger to the city who apparently couldn't prevent it. Particularly appalling in a city like Chicago which is known for great architecture.

@davidhapka5483

3 жыл бұрын

@Enmity the Kindhearted Yes indeed. Had the owners of the Cubs not done so they most surely would have been hung from the flagpole.

@jeffc1347

3 жыл бұрын

@Enmity the Kindhearted Wrigley is nice and definitely needed the renovations it got, but it didn't need the new giant ass screens in the outfield. Really disappointing to see that when I went to a game last year!

Luv these stadium videos keep them coming

I honestly don’t like soldier field. They didn’t take into account that is usually cold and with that bears fans literally stand shoulder to shoulder.

Old Solider Field, classic masterpiece! New Solider Field, horrific eyesore!

Your Lambeau video did so well you should do a video on Miller Park. I think it's architecture is astounding

Was there for Jimmy Garapolo's debut as Niners QB. Really nice!

Love your stadium videos. Any chance you will do Giants Stadium?

Hey thanks for doing a video on soldier field, can you do one on chicago stadium or the original comiskey park next?

@bossfan49

3 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see one on the International Amphitheater. I never got to see it in person.

@brunoprimas1483

3 жыл бұрын

Now, COMISKY is a park that they should have kept and renovated, like Wrigley.

@gruberhans1062

3 жыл бұрын

@@brunoprimas1483 Yea I hear that was the original plan but that because of the cost they felt it was more worth just building a new stadium

@brunoprimas1483

3 жыл бұрын

@@gruberhans1062 Still......

@howie9751

3 жыл бұрын

@@brunoprimas1483 I was at Comiskey twice. Loved it for baseball but it did need renovating. But if would give you something like the renovated Yankee Stadium, I would keep the original. Except the concessions.

The eyesore by the lakeshore!

Please do Turner Field and Georgia Dome!

Hey, if you are interested I know the architect that worked for the firm that designed the 1970's proposed dome stadium and he gave me his original drawing of the design. Framed, the cross section is 105" wide and hangs in my home. Also, I have a program from dedication ceremony when Municipal Stadium was officially named Soldier Field. The program is quite something. President Coolidge and Vice-President Dawes (from IL) were in attendance. That first game was the Army Navy game of 1924 and it ended in a tie 21-21.

can you do a video on the super dome and how it was different from those other stadiums

I love the new look. Looks gorgeous in person.

I actually really like this stadium. But it would’ve been really cool if they kept a classic look

Honestly I think soldier field is awesome, really intimate, crowd right on top of action.

When this channel has millions of subs, I’m going to be watching

Can you do Chicago Stadium next or the RCA Dome?

You got to do a video on Hard Rock Stadium and how much it’s changed

I don't think there could be anything less important than what Soldier Field looks like. They wanted to preserve the past (which is perfectly valid) "and" develop a new stadium in a successful location (which is perfectly valid). Mission Accomplished. All necessary functions of what a Football team needs to perform is right there.

Been to several NFL stadiums around the league and gotta say Soldier Field and Arrowhead are my favorites.

It’s actually a great place to see a game! All the seats are good.

They should’ve done what USC did, upgrade it inside but keep the outside, damn

@honolulublues5548

3 жыл бұрын

That's sorta of what they did. They thought they wouldn't lose landmark status by doing what they did. So, it's a fail

Perfectly fine stadium.

I remember when they totally redid solider field in 2003 people thought it looked too out of place like a space ship landed on the field. In reality the designers were actually looking 15 to 20 years ahead of what new stadiums would look like and they nailed it. It actually still looks like a fairly new stadium even after 18 years.

Went to Soldier Field for a preseason game in '00. Then went to a game at the new place in '05. I will say, for how schizo of a feel the place has, it was impressive to see how they fit a modern stadium into the existing spot...

The modern stadium inside the old stadium looks really cool to me. And I'm a Packers fan!

@robertpreston2220

3 жыл бұрын

as a bear fan I wish our team was as good as yours is all the time!

@jamespfitz

3 жыл бұрын

Stop saying nice things about the ##_-+$(! BEARS!

Amazing content

Can you do a video on reunion arena!? Plz!

I recommend The mad house on McDowell aka Veterans memorial coliseum aka the first Phoenix Suns Arena

My ex-wife and I flew into Chicago a few years back and stayed for a few days before we rented a car and drove to Lambeau for a Cowboys/Packers game. While in Chicago, we visited Soldier Field and both of us left the stadium completely bewildered. The mixture of old and new is just bizarre as hell lol.

I cannot wait!

At what depth is the ground water level there? Wouldn't look so weird if less of the new didn't tower over the old.

@sillambretta

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! The field level was lower than ground level to begin with. If water level permitted they could have brought the field level down another 15-20 Ft. It would have kept capacity the same, added plenty of boxes & preserved the outer facade. Especially giving view to the columns while inside the venue. Yes cost would be astronomical & add years to construction but it would have been the Fenway/ Wrigley of the NFL

@Hiei2k7

3 жыл бұрын

If groundwater is at the lake level, it's about 20 feet below the existing surface. Remember, Soldier Field is built on landfill into the Lake, and most of Chicago as you know it now sits on top of historical swamp land that was only drained within the last 150 years.

It took a lot of getting used to for sure, but it's actually not bad now. Speaking as a Bears fan, this was really the best we could do to keep the team in downtown Chicago. I was in favor of the McDome idea though.

Make your thoughts on fenway park

As an Architectural professional and a Marine I love this renovation. The historically significant structures that are dedicated to vets were retained and preserved. Architecturally speaking it is more respectful to an older structure to stay away from faux-historic design and instead build a modern yet complimentary structure adjacent, or in this case within. As one example, the blue/grey/green glass of the luxury tower is meant to pickup in the tones of the sky and serve as background while allowing the stone colonnade to stand out in the foreground. This type of architecture is common in Europe where they would laugh at us for calling a 100 year old structure “historic”.

I spent time in Chicago during this uh semi rebuild. Such an odd thing.

I like the way Soldier Field looks.

It's not a bad stadium but the way it replaced the old stadium is a tragedy.

Your sub count is skyrocketing!

*Soldier Field.....Chicago's "Mistake on the Lakeside!"*

@TimmyTheTinman

3 жыл бұрын

*Mistake on the Lake It sounds catchier

Old Soldier Field was terrible as the sight lines were not good especially if you were not sitting inside the 40 yard lines. The new stadium is an eyesore from the outside but inside it is very nice and you can see the whole field from any vantage point.

If the west grandstands looked more like the east it would be so, so much nicer! However, if both sides had a look that blended in a little better with the original structure it could be one of the best looking stadiums in the NFL.

I hear the deal is set and renovation coming soon? Wonder if Olympics will take over this location if its true.

People are rarely happy with new stadiums. You can't have it both ways, except apparently you can, and people still hate it.

It looks unique. Never been, but it definitely looks unique. Not a lot of stadiums can say that.

I love this and only wish that something similar had been done with Wembley Stadium in London.

It’s been described as Klingon meets Parthenon.

When Cal renovated their stadium, they didn't go the direction Chicago did. What will happen if the LA Colosseum was renovated looking like a large space shuttle

This was the same type of plan they were supposed to do with the old Municipal Stadium in Cleveland. Basically build an entirely new stadium inside the old 1930’s facade. It never happened once Art Modell decided to move the team.

@johnepants

3 жыл бұрын

I feel like that could have worked a little more. Soldier Field’s rebuild should have done a better job at incorporating a retro modern style for the new building that complimented the outer facade. Something different, but with a similar concept could have been Ohio Stadium. When they expanded the upper deck, it requires building a new facade that they built outside the perimeter of the original stadium, but you don’t really notice until you walk into the gates and see the older exterior within the outer shell.

Not bad at all. Great short documentary. Ill subscribe

Great stadium.my favorite

Soldier Field is awesome. You can spend a couple of hours at Navy Pierre and take a ferry to Soldier Field when your ready to go to the game.

The original north stands were the ones used at Wrigley Field.

I'm not a seasonn ticket holder. I've only been down to Chicago for a couple of games. I personally really like the stadium I'm not a huge fan of the exterior but you're right on top of the game. They should have put a semi retractable glass roof give the fans a break once in awhile in the winter.

As someone who lives in Chicago and has been to many events at Soldier Field. I can tell that design of the stadium is the most stupid design I can think of. When Solder Field was going through a reinvention, many had hoped Ted Phillips( President of the Chicago Bears) would make it an indoor stadium. Sucks that he didn't because Soldier Field could've use year-round revenue. Also, as I've alluded to earlier I'm not a fan of the design.

@elijahmerritt9835

3 жыл бұрын

@Larry K How was it???

Soldiers Field? Isn't that near Cominsky Park? Aren't they in Chicago Illinoissss?

@bossfan49

3 жыл бұрын

I seent what you did there. Nice. =D

You should do a video on the stadium that johnny built, Texas A&Ms Kyle Field

You should Take a Look at Olympiastadion in Berlin. The really die renovations right. Looks old from the Outside and new from the inside

Honestly they should've just kept the old stadium. Differences I would do would be to increase the depth. The field would be further down, this opens up space for more rows of seats. Add more buildings that are similar to the stone buildings with modern amendities for luxury suites.

our stadium rich stadium home of the Buffalo Bills was built in 1973 we keep it modern and up-to-date. all these new stadiums that are less then 20 years old being demolished is absurd!!. that money the team and cities waste could go to so many more important things.

It’s a tragedy. Destroying beautiful structures. In the end, ppl just want to watch the game comfortably.

Great content, I know Quality >> Quantity, but I think you can make more videos in less time, the views are good and we are hungry, good work, friend.

I was once in the previous incarnation's locker room; it was WAY too small for an NFL team. Thus, the reboot was necessary. That being said, it would be better if the Bears follow through on their new purchase option for Arlington Park Racecourse and build their own facility there. Then, the new Soldier Field could be torn down with a much smaller facility erected in its place (a la San Francisco's Kezar Stadium) for the public to use.

If you can pull off the hybrid model, you get some great stadiums. Adelaide Oval is a good example of the hybrid model, integrating the old scoreboard and hill with modern stands (the western stands even successfully retained back of the original western stands). Soldier Field missed the mark as they pretty much just shoehorned a new stadium within the footprint of an old stadium and haven’t integrated the old and new parts.

They did something similar to my beloved Yankee Stadium in New York in the early 70s basically a was a new stadium they kept the outer walls and the superstructure... It had a generic look through it although some people loved it... People complain when they tore down Yankees Stadium but once they had the original renovation in the early 70s it wasn't the same stadium anyway just like Soldier Field it lost most of its character

@howie9751

3 жыл бұрын

It was awkward but could get a good cheer going.

@honolulublues5548

3 жыл бұрын

Baseball parks the character matters more because you can make the walls at different depths, have strange overhangs, etc. Football is just a rectangular field. Not much character once you're at your seat.

In a perfect world, when the Bears move to their new stadium, Soldier Field will be demolished again (not the pillars) and the White Sox build a new stadium there. Imagine the potential views of the pillars over the RF wall and the museum over the LF wall!

I think it looks awesome… and much better than the old field.

I like it. Looks old but mod together.

Personally, I love the look! I have been inside the Stadium and the views are great! Regardless, there should be a Football Stadium right where Solider Field stands.

I really like this channel. Can't get enough urban decay porn! You should do some abandoned cemetaries. They are creepy and cool and might make for some good content.

I live near Chicago and everyone around here seems to like the fact that the stadium is unique. I personally like that if you go into downtown it is one of the first things you see, where all the other Chicago sports teams are tucked in the city a little bit more. It's also weird because Wrigley Field is still more iconic, so it's not like its even the most famous stadium in the city.

@bossfan49

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone I know thought the remodel was hideous right from the start. Yes it needed an upgrade, but not an ugly one with visual design that made no sense.

As a lifelong bears fan I still love visiting solider field even after the space ship was plopped on top of our first stadium lol. It’s well maintained and the atmosphere is still top notch even though our team has sucked ass for the better part of a decade. Chicago loves their bears even when they hate them 😅😂

I actually really love this stadium.

Should have moved the facade to allow for more seats. It’s one of the smallest in the NFL

This stadium reboot was horrible. They could have built a great new stadium in a few other city locations, including where near where the White Sox now play. The Bears also lost any chance at stadium naming rights revenue by staying on the site of Soldier Field. It looks like a giant toilet bowl, not a spaceship on the bones of the old stadium. Frankly, when the Bears played at Wrigley Field the atmosphere and sight lines were great. Maybe someday the Bears will get a better place to play.

Was there more.granstands that were cut off by seating behind the endzone? It always looked like second field and as a kid i thought who would wanna sit there 😂

My journey with the new soldier field was anger and hatred to whatever to loving it.

@bossfan49

3 жыл бұрын

The amenities are nicer and seating is better, it's just ugly on the outside.

It has replaced the Purple Hotel as Chicagoland's biggest eyesore.

Told you 10K by next vid. He doubled from 5.2K to 11K

@marshallhansen2256

3 жыл бұрын

Love this channel

@justjack9849

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! His channels going to be big, and we will all be OG fans

@someperson3883

3 жыл бұрын

First 2,500 is OG.

@joshuajoe1419

3 жыл бұрын

I joined a little late at 9.58k. However over all I’m still early.

@someperson3883

3 жыл бұрын

Ok...I was before 500.