The "Findlay and Western" intersection was the home field of the Reds from 1884 through June 24, 1970, when the team moved to Riverfront Stadium.

The location of the diamond and consequently the main grandstand seating area was shifted several times during the 86½ seasons the Reds played on the site.

Following the 1883 season, the Reds were forced to abandon the park, because the lease had been bought out from under them by the new Cincinnati entry in the one-year wonder called the Union Association.

The small grandstand for the new park was built in the southeast corner of the block, tucked into the acute angle made by the intersection.

Although the diamond would be moved back and forth between the southeast and the southwest corners several times, the little 1884 structure would be retained for 28 seasons, and would come in handy.

It was constructed hastily, and during the opening day game a portion of the stand collapsed, killing one spectator and injuring several others.

The contest, between the Chicago White Stockings of the NL and the St. Louis Browns of the AA, staged some of its games at neutral sites.

The Reds' ballpark was the site for the final two games of the Series, a disputed match that officially ended in a draw.

The Reds considered moving to East End Park where the short-lived "Kelly's Killers" Association club had played in 1891.