Towering over Iowa's long rolling hills and vast stretches of farmland are the twin spires of the Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier. Marking the center of the town of Dyersville, the church makes a strong statement with its bold example of 16th century Medieval Gothic architecture.
   Just outside of town is a totally different landmark. Located in the middle of a vast corn field is the 100 year old Lansing family farm and a most unusual find ... a baseball diamond. Now recognized worldwide, Dyersville visitors come to east-central Iowa to see the 1989 movie set for the Field of Dreams. Based on a novel about the White Sox player Shoeless Joe Jackson, the movie was nominated for Best Picture and has stirred millions to go for their dreams. It's been said that the best thing about this place is what isn't here! Here, visitors use their own imagination and provide their own dreams.
   New dreams in Dyersville include a major league ballpark adjacent to the original movie set. MLB (Major League Baseball) constructed a regulation field at the Field of Dreams site and launched its grand opening during the 2021 season. The Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees played a regular season game here on August 12, 2021, with the Chicago White Sox defeating the New York Yankees 9 to 8. Movie fans love the pathway through a cornfield leading to the ballpark. The ballpark design includes elements from Chicago’s Comiskey Park, home of the White Sox from 1910 to 1990. This Field of Dreams game was the first ever MLB game in the state of Iowa.

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