struggles at the old park, the club had begun to improve after their move, and with some fresh cash, they were ready to taste success. 1926 would also be the year of the Cardinals' first modern league and World Series championship. Beaumont High School produced a number of major league ballplayers. Its own life cycle ended in the spring of 2014, when it closed. References External links Photo of the ballpark in 1901 (with smoke) Photo of the ballpark in 1912 More photos Project Ballpark facts 1895 map from Library of Congress collection; ballpark is next to item 44, the fair grounds 1896 map from Library of Congress collection; ballpark is next to item 46, the fair grounds American football venues in Missouri Baseball venues in St. Louis Defunct college football venues Defunct Major League Baseball venues Demolished sports venues in Missouri Saint Louis Billikens football St. Louis Cardinals stadiums Washington University Bears football 1893 establishments in Missouri Sports venues completed in 1893