to the track of the Michigan Southern Railroad." The Chicago Tribune for May 5, 1872, p. 2, reported in some detail on the ballpark's construction: Bounded by 23rd north, Clark west, 24th south, Burnside east Butterfield [which eventually became Federal] did not go through Railroad tracks past the west line of fencing, close enough for fans sitting atop the cars to watch the game [tracks still exist; Clark does not go through] 600 feet north to south, 400 feet east to west Home plate about 125 feet from north line of fencing 100 yards along [right field] foul line to west end of fencing Batter facing southeasterly Open seating 200 feet on north end, another 200 feet on east side Covered grandstand in northwest corner Chicago Baseball Association clubhouse in southwest corner No contemporary illustration of the ballpark is known to survive. Milestone games The first game for the re-formed Chicago White Stockings came on May 13, 1874, with the locals defeating the Athletics (Philadelphia). The first home game for the Chicago White Stockings in the newly-formed National League came on May 10, 1876, with the locals defeating Cincinnati. The final game played at this park was on Saturday, October 6, 1877. Chicago defeated Louisville 4-0 behind a shutout effort from hurler Laurie Reis. The final home run at the grounds was hit four days earlier by Lip Pike of Cincinnati. Finale The ballpark was on a portion of what was called the Uhlich Tract, which was a 60-acre plot bounded by 22nd Street (north), State Street (east), 25th Street (south) and Wentworth Avenue (west). The ballpark's lot was available in part because there were various legal disputes over the ownership of the larger property. The only permanent building was the Uhlich House hotel on the southwest corner of 22nd and state.[Chicago Tribune, April 26, 1874, p. 5] By 1875, the disputes had been resolved and the owners announced plans to develop the mostly-vacant area into residential properties.[Chicago Tribune, December 12, 1875, p. 6] Once the ball club's lease ran out, they went shopping for a new location, and secured a lease on the lakefront site which had been their home grounds for the ill-fated 1871 season. References Jack Bales, "Ballparks," WrigleyIvy.com. Jack Bales, Before They Were the Cubs: The Early Years of Chicago’s First Professional Baseball Team. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2019. Green Cathedrals, by Philip J. Lowry. Retrosheet. "Park