Alameda in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

ATK Baseball Field

1916-1938

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2020

1. ATK Baseball Field Marker

Inscription.
Alameda Taiku Kai
(Alameda Athletic Club)
During the years 1916-1938 this was the approximate location of home plate of the Alameda Japanese American ATK Baseball Field. Games were played on week-ends against other Japanese American and top flight semi-pro teams. It served both as a recreational and social gathering place for the Japanese Community. This plaque is proudly dedicated in honor of the players and their loyal supporters.

Erected 1992.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Sports.

Location. 37° 46.326′ N, 122° 14.591′ W. Marker is in Alameda, California, in Alameda County. Marker is at the intersection of Clement Street and Walnut Street on Clement Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alameda CA 94501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tonarigumi (approx. ¼ mile away); Sígame/Follow Me (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Tonarigumi (approx. 0.3 miles away); Union Point (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Tonarigumi (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Tonarigumi

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Alameda Lodge No. 1015 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Alameda City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alameda.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a low rock, across the street from Thompson Field.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 11, 2020

2. ATK Baseball Field Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.