Baker Bowl National League Park
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
The Story
From its opening in 1887 until 1938, Baker Bowl was the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, and after a rebuilding in 1895 it was praised as the finest ballpark in the country. Its grandstands witnessed a remarkable run of firsts and lasts — the first World Series game attended by a U.S. president in 1915, the Negro League World Series of 1924–26, and Babe Ruth's final major league game in 1935. Razed in 1950, the park lives on only in memory and this marker.
Why it matters
Baker Bowl was a stage for both the segregated Negro leagues and the white major leagues, capturing the divided yet shared history of America's national pastime.
Plan your visit
NearbyMake a day of it — museums, food, and places to stay near this marker.
Museums & culture
- National Constitution Center2.7 mi away · 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- African American Museum in Philadelphia2.7 mi away · 701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Betsy Ross House2.8 mi away · 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Independence Visitor Center2.8 mi away · 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Illadelph Glass Gallery2.9 mi away · 68 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Muse Gallery2.9 mi away · 52 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
Attractions
- Harbison's Dairy Milk Bottle1.4 mi away
- Philly Gun Range2.1 mi away · North Percy Street
- Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir2.1 mi away
- Rocky Steps2.3 mi away
- Pennsylvania Railroad, Connecting Railway Bridge2.4 mi away
- Philadelphia Zoo2.6 mi away
Food & drink
- Independence Mall Cafe2.8 mi away · 50 North Independence Mall East, Philadelphia
- Dunkin'2.9 mi away · 634 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Burger King2.9 mi away
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters2.9 mi away
- Bubble Tea Room2.9 mi away · 319 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
- 3J's Cafe2.9 mi away · 317 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
Places to stay
- Days Inn Philadelphia Convention Center - Philadelphia2.5 mi away · 1227 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center2.5 mi away · 1201 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Clarion Suites Philadelphia2.6 mi away · 1010 Race Street, Philadelphia
- Sleep Inn Center City2.6 mi away · 1020 Cherry Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Convention Center, PA2.7 mi away · 1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
- Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City2.7 mi away · 1100 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
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Related people
- · Babe Ruth
Related events
- · 1915 World Series
- · Negro League World Series, 1924-26
- · Babe Ruth's final major league game, 1935
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