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The ballpark was the first home of the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League during the years 1883 - 1886 , prior to the opening of the arena that became known as Baker Bowl .

The park was bounded by 23rd Street, Ridge Avenue, 25th Street and Columbia Avenue (which in 1987 was renamed Cecil B. Moore Avenue after the civil-rights leader).

Other than a Historical Marker , the site is now occupied mostly by run-down urban housing.

  Title Home of the Philadelphia Phillies &nbsp
  Years 1883 &ndash 1886
  Before first ballpark
  After Baker Bowl