There Used to Be a Ballpark Here
The author reflects on the memories associated with barns and ballparks that no longer exist. Inspired by a Frank Sinatra song, the column discusses the emotional impact of losing historic venues like the Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field. Readers shared their own reminiscences, highlighting the bittersweet nature of nostalgia for these lost places.
- ▪The column prompted readers to share memories of barns and ballparks that are no longer in existence.
- ▪The Polo Grounds and Ebbets Field are highlighted as significant historic ballparks that were destroyed.
- ▪The author contrasts the nostalgic beauty of old ballparks with the unattractive stadiums built in the 1970s.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Kudos to readers of my column last Saturday, “There Used to Be a Barn Here.” I enjoyed your emails as well as your comments. I always read the comments. Most of you wouldn’t know that, but I do read you faithfully. No, I don’t respond to the comments because I feel like, well, I had my say and now you should have yours. I had my chance to vent and now you have yours.Not that we’re always venting. In fact, last week’s column prompted happy but also bittersweet memories of things — farms and barns — gone by. I especially appreciated the thoughts of Beverly Gunn, Kitty Myers, and “Wolfbane.” Kitty gave the name and address of a group in West Virginia called Barnwood Builders, which is saving and repurposing barns.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics.
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