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The Washington Nationals Playing at Swampoodle Grounds in the 1880s

An 1880s photograph shows baseball at Swampoodle Grounds, also known as Capitol Park, near the later Union Station site.

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Swampoodle Grounds (near present day Union Station), also known as Capitol Park, was the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League from 1886 to 1889.
Swampoodle Grounds (near present day Union Station), also known as Capitol Park, was the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League from 1886 to 1889.

This fascinating old photograph shows the Washington Nationals playing at Swampoodle Grounds in the 1880s. Open the full-size image for some amazing details.

Swampoodle Grounds (near present day Union Station), also known as Capitol Park, was the home of the Washington Nationals baseball team of the National League from 1886 to 1889. (Architect of the Capitol)

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Topics1880s · Baseball · Swampoodle · Washington Nationals

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