Clipping:The march of progress encroaching on the Elysian Fields
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| Date | Saturday, April 24, 1869 |
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| Text | The is probably the last season of the once famous Elysian Fields as a place of resort for our metropolitan ball clubs. The march of improvement, which has been gradually bur surely asserting itself in Hoboken for a number of years, reached so near the old Mutual ground so as to make it almost practically useless. This was rendered necessary on account of the digging away of the hill near the Stevens’ mansion, to make room for the extension of Washington street. Another street will cut a large slice off the ground nearest to the turnpike road, but this will not be done till next year. The lower field, the one near the river, where the veteran Knickerbockers have held forth so many seasons, remains intact, but by another year that too will be invaded by the ruthless hand of commerce. A dock is being built opposite Perry’s Hotel, and very likely a ferry boat line will be established next year. As soon as this is accomplished, the whole property will be cut up into lots and sold for residences, or for purposes of business. ... No matter how soon or how far off the time may be when the Elysian Fields will cease to be the resort of ball clubs of New York, the memory of those who have resorted thereto, either as participants or spectators, will always go back to them with pleasant recollections. |
| Source | New York Clipper |
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| Submitted by | Richard Hershberger |
| Origin | Initial Hershberger Clippings |
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