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On June 26, 1877, the Lincoln Park Commissioners designated a part of the parade grounds for use as a baseball field.
Baseball diamonds, in a variety of configurations have remained in the area since that time.
Lincoln Park Commissioners proceedings volume, presented by permission and courtesy of the Chicago Park District Special Collections.
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1899, from IJ Bryan's, A History of Lincoln Park. Through the years, the grounds were shared with other sporting event configurations.
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vintage postcard, postmarked 1908
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vintage postcard, postmarked 1910
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vintage postcard, circa 1910
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vintage postcard, circa 1940
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