Description: CHICAGO STADIUM and UNITED CENTER For a brief period in the mid-1990s, Chicago’s historic Chicago Stadium and the newly constructed United Center stood side by side on the city’s Near West Side. Chicago Stadium, built in 1929, was a revered venue known for its old-school charm, steep seating, and famously intense atmosphere. Often called "The Madhouse on Madison," it was celebrated for hosting unforgettable moments with the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks, especially in the late 1980s and early 1990s when both teams were fan favorites. Chicago Stadium's compact design amplified the crowd noise, making it one of the loudest arenas in the country—a place where the walls would seem to shake with every cheer.The United Center, opened in 1994, was built just a block away as a modern replacement for Chicago Stadium, showcasing a new era of sports facilities with increased capacity and enhanced amenities. With a sleek, sprawling exterior, it dwarfed the older stadium and was designed to hold over 20,000 fans, bringing Chicago sports to a grander scale. While Chicago Stadium’s final events took place, fans could see its distinct brick façade standing in sharp contrast to the polished exterior of the United Center, embodying the shift from the intimate, gritty feel of old-school sports arenas to the more expansive, comfortable design of modern venues.During this transitional period, fans experienced the unique juxtaposition of old and new. Chicago Stadium hosted its last game, a Blackhawks playoff match, in April 1994, and was soon demolished in 1995, while the Bulls and Blackhawks officially made the United Center their new home. Yet the United Center’s design and fan culture preserved much of Chicago Stadium’s spirit, keeping alive the passionate energy that had made "The Madhouse on Madison" legendary.Unused 5" x 7" jumbo size chrome postcard published by PhotoScapes. (CHI 295)$1.50 flat rate shipping to USA, $2.50 Canada.All other countries see eBay's Global Shipping Program for rates. Thank you for your interest in Stadium PostcardsSW Auctions
Price: 24.99 USD
Location: West Jordan, Utah
End Time: 2024-12-29T02:50:56.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Era: Photochrome (1939-Now)
Country: United States
Theme: Sports
Region: Illinois
City: Chicago
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Postage Condition: Unposted
Subject: Baseball
