South Street Park is a former

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ground located in

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, U.S. The ground was home to the

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of the

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for the 1878 season and was also known then as National Park. The ground first hosted baseball for the city's International Association entry during 1876–1877. It was also a neutral site for some Chicago White Stockings games during 1878. The ballfield was located on a block bounded by Delaware Street (west), South Street (south), and Alabama Street (east). The site was later occupied by Big Four freight houses. It is currently a parking lot for

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, which is across the street to the west.

References

*Peter Filichia, ''Professional Baseball Franchises'', Facts on File, 1993. * * Defunct baseball venues in the United States Sports venues in Indianapolis Baseball venues in Indiana Defunct sports venues in Indiana {{Indianapolis-stub

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