Image
Recreation Park
Description:
Brady Street entrance to Recreation Park, used as baseball stadium for Detroit Wolverines from 1881-1888, then demolished in 1894. Entrance to park is a house-like two-story structure, with shuttered windows and white fence surrounding. Young men gathered around building, and athletic track can be seen behind house. Handwritten on back: "Entrance to Recreation Park, north side Brady St. between John R and Brush, 1879."
Details
Resource ID:
DPA3762
Date Issued:
1879
Format:
1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7 x 9.75 in.
Filing Location:
D/Parks-Recreation
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.