Messer Street Grounds, Baseball stadium in Providence, United States
The Messer Street Grounds featured wooden grandstands with a capacity of 6,000 spectators and included designated areas for carriages and ticket offices.
The Providence Base Ball Association constructed this baseball park in 1878 on the former Josiah Chapin farm, completing the build in exactly one month.
The stadium served as the home field for the Providence Grays of the National League from 1878 to 1885, fostering local sports development.
The outfield dimensions measured 281 feet to left field, 318 feet to center field, and 431 feet to right field.
The Providence Grays became the first professional team to install a protective backstop for spectator safety at this venue.
Location: Rhode Island
Inception: May 1, 1878
Official opening: May 1, 1878
Capacity: 6000
GPS coordinates: 41.81320,-71.43710
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:18
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