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University Athletic Grounds

1884 establishments in PennsylvaniaAmerican football venues in PennsylvaniaAthletics (track and field) venues in PennsylvaniaCollege track and field venues in the United StatesDefunct college baseball venues in the United States
Defunct sports venues in PhiladelphiaEvent venues established in 1884Penn Quakers baseballPenn Quakers footballPenn Quakers sports venuesSports venues completed in 1884
Baseball team practicing on Old Athletic Field at 36th and Spruce Streets, 1891
Baseball team practicing on Old Athletic Field at 36th and Spruce Streets, 1891

The University Athletic Grounds, often referred to by its location as, Thirty-seventh and Spuce Streets was the University of Pennsylvania's athletic field and home to Penn's football and baseball teams, track and field, and club sports between 1885 and 1894. The Athletic Grounds were located at 37th and Spruce Streets on Penn's campus on what is now the Quad dormitories. Franklin Field opened in 1895 and became the home of Penn's outdoor teams and athletics.

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University Athletic Grounds
Spruce Street, Philadelphia West Philadelphia

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Spruce Street 3700
19104 Philadelphia, West Philadelphia
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Baseball team practicing on Old Athletic Field at 36th and Spruce Streets, 1891
Baseball team practicing on Old Athletic Field at 36th and Spruce Streets, 1891
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