Wright's Grove

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Location Chicago, IL, United States
Modern Address 2817 North Clark St.
Description

Wright's Grove was on North Clark Street, between North Broadway and Diversey. It was the site of the Civil War Camp Fry, a training camp for Union soldiers. The location was then in Lake View, which was annexed by Chicago in 1889.

It was a popular spot to play in 1867. On Aug. 21, 1867, the Chicago 2nd nine defeated the Alpha Club 41-21 there.

Sources

Chicago Tribune, Aug. 24, 1867

Comment

An 1868 image fsrom the CHS is in protopix.

It was called Timothy Wright's Grove in the 1850s, after the co-owner of the Chicago Tribune.

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice

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Chicago Club of Chicago 1867

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