Chicago Stadium facts for kids
The Chicago Stadium was a famous indoor sports arena and theater in Chicago, Illinois. People often called it the 'Madhouse on Madison' because of how loud and exciting it got! It opened its doors in 1929 and closed in 1994. The building was torn down in 1995 after the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago Bulls moved to their new home, the United Center.
Many exciting sports moments happened at the Chicago Stadium. The Chicago Blackhawks of the NHL played there from 1929 to 1994. The Chicago Bulls of the NBA also called it home from 1967 to 1994.
Basketball legend Michael Jordan played his best years with the Bulls at the Chicago Stadium. The Bulls even won their first three championships there!
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A Historic Sports Venue
The Chicago Stadium was more than just a place for basketball and hockey. It hosted the very first NFL playoff game in 1932. This was a big moment for American football history.
Political Conventions Held Here
The stadium also welcomed important political events. It was the site of the Democratic National Convention in 1932, 1940, and 1944. The Republican National Convention also took place there in 1932 and 1944. These conventions are where major political parties choose their candidates for president.
Who Owned the Stadium?
Did you know that the Chicago Blackhawks team actually owned the Chicago Stadium? They also own the United Center, where both teams play now. This means the Blackhawks, not the Bulls, have always owned the buildings where these famous Chicago teams played.
Images for kids
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The inside of Chicago Stadium in February 1930, before a Blackhawks game.
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A close-up of the huge Barton pipe organ from the Chicago Stadium. It had six keyboards and thousands of pipes!
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Chicago Stadium at Night, 1950.
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A special plaque on the ground near the United Center, remembering the old stadium.
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Bulldogging at a rodeo in Chicago Stadium in the late 1920s.
See also
In Spanish: Chicago Stadium para niños
