Huntington Avenue Grounds

Huntington Avenue Grounds was a baseball stadium in Roxbury, Boston, built from wood with a single-story grandstand and open bleachers on both sidelines. The facility held roughly 11,500 spectators and grew through additions to its seating sections over several years.

The grounds became home to the Boston Americans in 1901, marking when Major League Baseball first arrived in the city. The venue later hosted the first-ever World Series championship between the two major leagues in 1903.

The grounds were where Bostonians first gathered to watch professional baseball take root in their city. This place held meaning for fans who witnessed the beginning of a local tradition that would define generations.

The grounds were accessible by public transportation in central Roxbury, making it easy for local spectators to attend games. Visitors could enter from multiple points around the perimeter and find their way to different seating sections throughout the facility.

A small maintenance shed stood right in the middle of the outfield, part of the stadium's practical but makeshift design in those early years. This unusual feature showed how spaces were adapted rather than built for perfection from the start.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: May 8, 1901

Official opening: May 8, 1901

Capacity: 11500

GPS coordinates: 42.33889,-71.08889

Latest update: December 8, 2025 08:20