1890 - 1894 Closed

Congress Street Grounds, Boston

Also known as: Brotherhood Grounds

πŸ“ Boston, MA

Congress Street Grounds was a baseball ballpark in Boston, MA that hosted major league games from 1890 to 1894. It has also been known as Brotherhood Grounds. Home teams have included Boston Reds.

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πŸ“ Location & Overview

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City Boston
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State MA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 42.350129, -71.047297
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Elevation 9 ft
Park ID: BOS04

🏟️ Park Characteristics

🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type

Configuration from 1894

πŸ“ Notes

BSP:1890; BS2:1891; BSN:5/16 to 6/20/1894

πŸ“ Field Dimensions

Congress Street Grounds β€” Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 250ft

This park has 3 configurations throughout its history.

πŸ“… Years of Operation

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First Used 1890
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Last Used 1894
Total Years5 years

⚾ Teams Played

2 seasons

Congress Street Grounds at a glance

Major league games were played at Congress Street Grounds in Boston, MA from 1890 until 1894. It is also known as Brotherhood Grounds. In box scores the park is coded BOS04. Elevation is listed at 9 ft. On a map, Congress Street Grounds sits at 42.350129, -71.047297. The configuration shown dates from 1894, with natural grass and an open-air design.

The field measures 250 feet to the left-field line. The park went through 3 recorded configurations. The teams panel counts 2 team-seasons here: the Boston Reds (2 yrs). In 1890, the home club was the Boston Reds, 81-48 on the season. In 1891, the home club was the Boston Reds, 93-42 on the season. The best record by a home club was the 1891 Boston Reds at 93-42; the worst, the 1890 Boston Reds at 81-48.

Congress Street Grounds: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Congress Street Grounds open?
Congress Street Grounds hosted its first documented major league game in 1890 and its last in 1894.
Where is Congress Street Grounds?
Congress Street Grounds is in Boston, MA.
Which teams played at Congress Street Grounds?
Home clubs at this park include Boston Reds.
Is Congress Street Grounds still in use?
No. Congress Street Grounds last hosted a major league game in 1894.