Glenwood in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Baker Bowl National League Park

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2015

1. Baker Bowl National League Park Marker

Inscription. The Phillies' baseball park from its opening in 1887 until 1938. Rebuilt 1895; hailed as nation's finest stadium. Site of first World Series attended by U.S. President, 1915; Negro League World Series, 1924-26; Babe Ruth's last major league game, 1935. Razed 1950.

Erected 2000 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 39° 59.547′ N, 75° 9.293′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Glenwood. Marker is on North Broad Street. The marker is located between Lehigh and Huntingdon Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2534 N Broad St, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away); Civil Rights Mural (approx. half a mile away); Robert Purvis (approx. half a mile away); Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away);

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Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Welcome to Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away); The Underground Rail Road / Fair Hill Burial Ground (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Baker Bowl. (Submitted on April 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Baker Bowl (Philadelphia Baseball History on YouTube). (Submitted on April 16, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 26, 2015

2. Baker Bowl National League Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.