County

[37] Jefferson Co, AL, [BDB/BDS] Bull Durham

Sides Painted

Color

Green

Structure

Other Building

Unique Characteristics

None

Still Standing

Yes

Credits

Photos 1 & 6 by unknown.. (June 2, 2010).

Photos 2 & 3 by unknown.

Photo 4 by Nicholas Henderson (Apr. 29, 2011).

Photo 5 by Wes Frazer (June 13, 2008).

Other Information

Rickwood Field was built in 1910 by Birmingham industrialist Rick Woodward for the Birmingham Coal Barons. Rickwood Field was modeled after Pittsburgh's Forbes Field and Connie Mack designed the field dimensions. Opening day was on Aug. 18, 1910,at 3:00 p.m. The Barons defeated the Montgomery Climbers 3-2 before more than 10,000 fans. The Barons played at Rickwood Field until 1987, when they moved into the suburban Hoover Metropolitan Stadium.

Where to find it

At the intersection of 2nd Ave. W. & 12th St. W.

from US Rt. 11/AL Rt. 5 (3rd Ave. W.) head south on 12th St. W. Rickwood Field is on the left side of the street headed south. The BD sign is on the green field building down the left field line. One side. Field building at the ball park. Green.

Address

1137 2nd Ave. W

City

Birmingham

State

Zipcode

35204

Country

USA

Latitude

33° 30.14'

Longitude

-86° 51.35'

lat

33.50274888

lng

-86.85527059