Ward Street Grounds

Ward Street Grounds was a sports venue in Hartford, Connecticut which existed from 1883 to 1907. It was used primarily for baseball (both professional and amateur) and for college football.

The following minor league baseball teams played their home games here:

Some notable college football teams staged games here:

The grounds were located on a large block bounded by Ward Street (north); Broad Street (east); Lincoln Street (south); and Zion Hill Cemetery (west).[1]

The first newspaper reference to the newly built ballpark discussed a local game scheduled for Jul 21, 1883.[2]

By 1907, the local baseball and football teams had their own grounds, and the city announced that streets would be cut through the block.[3]

The Immaculate Conception Church acquired part of the property and built a school there. Those buildings still stand. Other buildings on the property include commercial businesses.


References

  1. ↑ Hartford Courant, June 20, 1907, p.2
  2. ↑ Hartford Courant, July 16, 1883, p.2
  3. ↑ Hartford Courant, June 20, 1907, p.2
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