Clipping:Double deck ballpark in Philadelphia
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| Date | Wednesday, June 10, 1885 |
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| Text | The grand stand and pavilion at Recreation Park will undergo repairs during the absence of the Philadelphia Club. The roof of the grand stand, on which the pavilion rests, will be strengthened, in order to guard against possible accident from overcrowding on big days. The reporters' desk in the pavilion will be boxed off, thus reserving the space in the rear of the desk for members of the press. This is a much-needed improvement, as was made evident during the New York games last week. The Sporting Life June 10, 1885 During the absence of the club many alterations and improvements have been made at Recreation Park. Immediately adjoining the grand stand double-deck pavilions have been built along Columbia avenue, each of which will contain 376 new chairs now being manufactured of a superior make. Some have been placed in position. All will be delivered in a few days. They will be numbered and reserved for the use of ladies and gentlemen. No smoking will be allowed in these pavilions. New benches have been erected in left and right fields and over the club house on Ridge avenue and inside the entire length a paling fences. These will the new pavilions will give an increase of 2,250 seats and will make the entire seating capacity 7,150. The old grand stand has been strengthened by double posts and iron braces and can hold a great additional weight. The reporters pavilion has been boxed in . The entrance to left field open benches has been removed to Columbia avenue, west of the grand stand. The Sporting Life July 15, 1885 |
| Source | Sporting Life |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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