Messer Street Grounds

Messer Street Grounds is a former baseball ground located in Providence, Rhode Island. The ground was home to the Providence Grays baseball club of the National League from 1878 to 1885.

Related Topics:
Baseball - Providence, Rhode Island - Providence Grays - National League

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In January of 1878, the Providence Base Ball Association formed, and began scouting around the city for a good location for a modern ball park. When team directors visited the old Josiah Chapin farm on city's west side they decided that it fit all of the requirements for a baseball park. It was close to level, it was raised up a few feet from the surrounding roads, and it was easily accessible by street car. The price was right, and a lease was signed.

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