Description: Reverse reads: "Opening game.Cin.Ball Park- Apr. 15-1941. Showing the bleacher seats- temporary seats on ground in right field and part of grand stand seats." This photograph depicts the temporary bleacher seats filled with fans at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225,000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972 and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_005_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a photo showing the entrance to the bleacher seats at Crosley Field, the former baseball stadium for the Cincinnati Reds. Crosely Field was opened on April 11, 1912, closed on June 24, 1970, and demolished on April 12, 1972. This was the season opener following the Reds' winning the World Series in 1940. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_030_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Baseball fans; Fashion; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team);
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio); Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph, which shows an an exterior view of Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio, was taken April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was the home of Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to June 24, 1970. In this photograph, people are standing in line, presumably to buy tickets for a Red game. A sign on the side of the stadium reads: "Crosley Field / Cincinnati Reds / World Champions." Before 1912, the Cincinnati Reds had played in various ballparks. When the new stadium opened in 1912, it was named Redland Field; in 1934 it was renamed Crosley Field in honor of Powel Crosley, who purchased the team and the ballpark in 1934. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06182
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati--History; Crosley, Powel
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game- Apr.15-1941. Parking lot, back of Cin. Ball Park showing press boxes and rear of grand stand." This is a photograph of the parking lot behind Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The parking lot is full of cars and the press box is visible above the stadium. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_014_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Crosley Field, Courtesy Cincinnati Baseball Club." Crosley Field is located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225,000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972 and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F10_004_1
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Crosley Field is located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F10_005_1
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Crosley Field is located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr., who's ownership saw some important structural renovations to the building. It 1935, lights were added to allow for games to be played at night, in order to increase attendance during the Depression. Crosley Field was also used for other events throughout the years. Crosley Field was one of the smallest parks in the MLB, in both capacity and field size, and was notorious for "the terrace", a fifteen degree incline in left field. The last game at Crosley Field was played June 24, 1970, and the team moved to Riverfront Stadium. It was destroyed on April 19, 1972, and today seven buildings and a street occupy the place where it stood. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B03F10_007_1
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: This photograph, which shows an interior view of Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, was taken April 15, 1941. Crosely Field was the home of the Cincinnati Reds from 1912 to June 24, 1970. Before 1912, the Cincinnati Reds had played in a number of ballparks. Originally called Redland Field, the ballpark was renamed Crosely Field in 1934 after Powel Crosely, who purchased the team and the ballpark. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06181
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio); Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati--History; Crosley, Powel
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Postcard reading "Crosley Field, Cincinnati, Ohio, 'Home of the Cincinnati Reds,'" ca. 1930. Crosley Field opened in 1912 on land bounded by Findlay Street (south), Western Avenue (northeast), York Street (north) and McLean Avenue (west) in the Queensgate section of Cincinnati. The last game was played on the field June 24, 1970, and the field was demolished in 1972. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL07837
Subjects: Baseball fields--Ohio; Sports--Ohio--History; Stadiums
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening Game. Apr. 15, 1941. Ticket window to Grand Stand.Cin.Ball Park. Findlay near Western ave." This photograph depicts fans waiting in line for their tickets at the ticket counter outside Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds lost 3-7 in the opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15, 1941. Crosley Field was located at the corner of Western Avenue and Findley Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally named Redland Field, this steel and concrete Major League Baseball park was designed by architect Henry Hake and cost $225, 000 to build. It was renamed Crosley Field in 1934, when the team was bought by local businessman Powel Crosley Jr. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_011_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Harry Craft. Red center fielder at Cincinnati, Ohio." This is a photo of Harry Craft, a Cincinnati Reds center fielder, running for a fly ball at Crosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio. Craft was a center fielder for the Cincinnati Reds from 1937-1942. In 1938 he caught an important fly ball that led to Johnny Vander Meer consecutively pitching 2 no-hit games. After joining the navy in 1942, Craft turned to managing and over the course of his career worked as a coach or manager for the Kansas City Athletics, the Chicago Cubs and the Houston Colt .45s. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_002_001
Subjects: Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); Center fielders (Baseball); Baseball players; Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Opening game- Apr. 15--41. Cin. Ball Park- Line up at bleacher ticket window. Western ave." This photograph depicts fans waiting in line for their tickets outside Crosley Field on Western Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds lost 3-7 in the opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals on April 15, 1941. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F01_015_001
Subjects: Crosley Field (Cincinnati, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works; Cincinnati Reds (Baseball team); St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team); Baseball--Ohio--Cincinnati; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)