In Fernwood on 4 July 1888

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Date of Game Wednesday, July 4, 1888
Location Fernwood, IL, United States
Description

The Chicago Tribune July 1, 1888 has an ad for a real estate promotion July 4th at the new suburb of Fernwood, that would include 2 games of base ball.

Fernwood (aka West Roseland) was incorporated in 1883. It was annexed by Chicago in 1892. It had 818 residents in 1890.

Sources

The Chicago Tribune July 1, 1888

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Found by Bruce Allardice
Entered by Bruce Allardice
First in Location Fernwood, IL



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