Mundell for the 14th regiment of the national guard, also known as the brooklyn chasseur. The stadium was named after former paterson city mayor, john v. Hinchliffe stadium racing history public group facebook. Patersons abandoned hinchliffe stadium abandoned spaces. Dnj09 announced that the hinchliffe stadium heritage act h. Hinchliffe stadium is one of the few remaining stadiums in the country. Malay archipelago breadfruit either drifted on the sea and cialis soft tabs bestseller in school referred to our sister property the blue iguana written history. Duke ellington performed one of his last concerts here in 1971. Hinchliffe is the kind of grand civic monument that ambitious cities once built. Hinchliffe stadium receives historic landmark status from.
From 1933 to 1950, alex pompezs new york cubans squad regularly played games at hinchliffe against other negro league teams and local semiprofessional clubs. Hinchliffe stadium 1 in paterson, new jersey, is an openair sports arena. It was the early 2000s and the magazine overflowed with ads and famous bylines, thanks to the preinternet economy and an editorinchief named robert wilson. Work begins on patersons historic hinchliffe stadium. Hinchliffe stadium is a 10,000seat stadium located in paterson, new jersey, usa. More is at stake than saving an old stadium in paterson.
Make offer 1946 midget auto races program hinchliffe stadium paterson new jersey speedway. Paterson was americas first industrial city, the brainchild of alexander hamilton. Hinchliffe stadium remains as one of the very few still standing structures of negro league history. Hinchliffe stadium paterson, nj society for american baseball. From the 1930s through 1951, midgets did battle on a 15 th mile paved oval around the warning track at hinchliffe, the speedway painted in a checkerboard pattern when early races were televised in the new york area. It has a permanent niche in the nations sports and social history as one of a handful of extant stadiums that were home to professional black sports during the socalled jim crow era. Hinchliffe stadium news newspapers books scholar jstor october 2017 learn how. Paterson great falls national historical park preserves the first intentionally planned industrial city in america. Pascrell hinchliffe stadium bill passes house unanimously. Can the rebirth of a negro league stadium revive a distressed city. Hinchliffe stadium renovation funding plan revised ballpark digest.
A white concrete horseshoe with art deco flourishes, it opened in 1923, named for a. More is at stake than saving an old stadium in paterson the. From 1933 to 1950, alex pompezs new york cubans squad regularly played games at hinchliffe against. The venue was completed in 1932 and sits on a dramatic escarpment above patersons national historic landmark great falls, and surrounded by the citys national landmark historic district, the first planned industrial settlement in the nation chartered 1792. The national historic landmark nomination describes, the stadiums design, materials and workmanship survive intact and clearly impart the original and historic appearance and construction of the building. Hinchliffe revived a movement to construct a stadium and recreation field across from the historic great falls. Jan 11, 2017 my first job out of graduate school was an internship at preservation, the magazine of the national trust for historic preservation in washington, d. Hinchliffe stadium 1932, a grand concrete oval planted majestically above the great falls in paterson, new jersey, was placed on the state and national registers of historic places in 2004. Built by the city from 193233 and owned by the paterson public schools since 1963, it was closed in 1996 and fell victim to neglect and vandalism. Its not over til its over for hinchliffe stadium and this year, nps, paterson, and partners are making sure the history and story of the stadium, park, and city are preserved for future generations. If anyone can put us in touch with them, please give me a call 9144972069. Friends of hinchliffe stadium, a nonprofit dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and redevelopment of hinchliffe, has been formed.
Hinchliffe stadium national trust for historic preservation. Marker is in paterson, new jersey, in passaic county. Its two high schools, eastside high school and central high school, shared the stadium for various sports including football and baseball until the late 1960s. From the 1930s through 1951, midgets did battle on a 15 thmile paved oval around the warning track at hinchliffe, the speedway painted in a checkerboard pattern when early races were televised in the new york area. A national ballpark national parks conservation association. Hinchliffe stadium was already a famous place before the racers showed up, having been a key venue for negro league baseball.
The impending threat of demolition remained until 2002 when it was fully revoked after the nonprofit organization friends of hinchliffe stadium took a stand to save this important part of patersons history. Just a year later, the stadium hosted the colored championship of the nation between the new york black yankees and the philadelphia stars, and in subsequent years, it served as a home to the black yankees, the new york cubans and the newark eagles. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Marker is on maple street south of liberty street, on the left when traveling south.
It has a permanent niche in the nations sports and social history as one of a handful of extant stadiums that were home to professional black sports. Pascrell introduced that would make patersons hinchliffe stadium a part of the paterson great falls national historical park, passed the. Martin has served as a teacher, principal and superintendent of schools in new jersey. During the 1940s, the andrews sisters and abbott and costello performed at hinchliffe stadium. Hinchliffe brewing and malting company is a historic brewery in paterson, passaic county, new jersey history. Hinchliffe also ranks high in the development of television.
On july, 1935, elmer mcduffy pitched an 80 nohitter at hinchliffe stadium against the house of david. It has a rich history as the nations first planned industrial city, as well as containing some of the countrys oldest textile mills and businesses. A plaque commemorating eleanor eggs victory in the 1931 us 100 yard championship was placed on the northwest wall of the stadium. First is an az illustrated directory of 380 major ballparks. Can the rebirth of a negro league stadium revive a distressed. Kirsten hively photo hinchliffe stadium is a slice of negro leagues baseball history, but its losing a battle with apathy. Hinchliffe stadium is one of the most beautiful stadiums in new jersey. Top stories news more murphy orders nj transit to cut capacity as state. Hinchliffe stadium was built by the city of paterson during one of the nations most difficult periods the great depression. The nj dep announced the inclusion of hinchliffe stadium on the new jersey register of historic places. Were going to keep pushing forward on hinchliffe stadium, he said. Paterson nj hinchliffe stadium financing plan revised by.
Work begins on patersons historic hinchliffe stadium a groundbreaking ceremony kicked off phase 1 of restoration work to patersons historic hinchliffe stadium. The only mention of him, in crockys midget auto racing history 19451951, the gold book, is that sparky is one of several drivers that attended driving schools back in. In this blue collar town, the public funding that financed hinchliffe as part of the new deal provided jobs for laidoff millworkers. Martin is a member of the friends of the hall of fame, the society for american baseball research. On the patch, from left to right, the athletes are a javelin thrower, a runner, and a shot putter. Hinchliffe stadium paterson, nj society for american.
Hinchliffe brewing was founded in 1861 by john hinchliffe. The following year, however, the stadium was reopened and both schools returned to use the facility. Sep 12, 2012 hinchliffe stadium, a classic ballpark once hosting negro league baseball in paterson, n. Paterson the developer looking to rebuild hinchliffe stadium has revised the financing plan because a proposed state historic preservation tax credit program originally expected to. According to the paterson evening news, it was the first time such a feat had ever been turned in by by the negro club in this territory.
Throughout its history, though, hinchliffe stadiums primary use was as a venue for paterson high school sports. Hinchliffe has been used for sporting events such as exhibition, regular season, and champion baseball, football, boxing, track and field events and automotive and motorcycle racing. Hinchliffe stadium patch shop americas national parks. Historic hinchliffe stadium history happened here tapinto. Planet chocko artmusicmoviesbeyond hinchliffe stadium. Historic hinchliffe stadium roars again hemmings daily.
Friends of hinchliffe stadium paterson, new jersey. Preservation snapshot hinchliffe stadium in the silk ity. Hinchliffe stadium played a major role in negro league aseball. Built around the great falls of the passaic river in paterson, new jersey, factories and mills thrived for more than 200 years. Apr 09, 2018 hinchliffe stadium, which was dedicated in 1932 and structurally completed in 1934, served as the home field for the new york black yankees between 1933 and 1937, and then again from 1939 to 1945. Life to subscribers with the cisco online next or was carried by 1999 to create something 3 years i. Paterson, new jersey its been 100 years since hinchliffe stadium was at forefront of baseball culture in new jersey. The impending threat of demolition remained until 2002 when it was fully revoked after the nonprofit organization friends of hinchliffe stadium took a stand to save this important part of patersons history and culture. Sep 09, 2014 hinchliffe stadium was already a famous place before the racers showed up, having been a key venue for negro league baseball. The city of paterson, located on the passaic river in new jersey was once one of the mightiest industrial cities of the united states.
Hinchliffe, who served during planning and construction of the stadium between 1929 and 1932. History vintage cageless midget picture thread page. The fans of paterson are really wild over the great showing the black yankees have made. While the stadium has remained dormant for the past few years, the rich legacy of the history of the great stadium remains and it is hoped through the efforts of the friends of hinchliffe stadium and its racing counterparts, the stadium will once again hear the roar of throaty race cars once again competing on its 14 mile asphalt oval. Jan 10, 2014 he has previously written books about mel ott, sports history and education. He has previously written books about mel ott, sports history and education. National register of historic places registration form npgallery. The stadium was built by the city in 193233 and was owned by the paterson public schools since 1963, it was closed in 1996. Jun 12, 2019 books and series to read while social distancing. New york cubans 1936 hinchliffe stadium is a 10,000 seat oval that was home to the new york black yankees for 12 seasons of their existence, as well as the new york cubans for one season 1936. Mural is on the southwest wall of the storage building at the south end of historic hinchliffe stadium. The city concealed visit the places you might not know about or cant get into. Paterson great falls nhp shop americas national parks.
No driver named belmont is listed in crockys book about hinchliffe stadium. Hinchliffe is possibly the sole surviving regular home field for a negro league baseball team in the midatlantic region. How to reinvent historic preservation architect magazine. Aug 29, 2017 a groundbreaking ceremony kicked off phase 1 of restoration work to patersons historic hinchliffe stadium. A member of the society for american baseball research, he lives in parsippany troy hills, new jersey. Located in paterson, nj, spectators witnessed midget car races, performances by duke.
The art decostyle stadium, which was named after the towns mayor, john hinchliffe, opened in 1932. Restoring hinchliffe stadium one of the last remaining. It has a permanent niche in the nations sports and social history as one of a handful of extant stadiums that were. Explore the remnants of hinchliffe stadium, former home of the new york black yankees. Fund start the conversation with 15 essential african american history books. Hinchliffe stadium plan rejected by paterson city council.
Dumont, the original fourth television network, telecast fights in 1946. Built in the depression, hinchliffe stands on a commanding bluff above the passaic river. In 1872 the brewery opened a then stateoftheart malt house on governor street, which still stands today,but was partially destroyed by a. Located in paterson, new jersey, hinchliffe stadium served as the home field for the new york black yankees between 1933 and 1937, and then again from 1939 to 1945. The park slope armory was built in 1895, designed by william a. It was the site of the olored hampionships of the nation in 1933, and later served as a regular home field for the new york lack yankees sharing the honor with yankee stadium for many seasons. Aug 29, 2017 hinchliffe stadium is designated as a national landmark, the only baseball stadium in the country with that distinction. Hinchliffe stadium receives historic landmark status from national park service. From mark newman at on april 16, 2014, with mention of sabr members bob kendrick and dr. Built by the city from 193233 and owned by the paterson public schools since 1963. Hinchliffe is possibly the sole surving regular home field for a negro league baseball team in the midatlantic region. Hinchliffe stadium hosted professional negro league baseball between 1932 and 1944, as home field for the elite new york black yankees, the new york cubans and the newark eagles.
A look at the racing history of hinchliffe stadium. Each installment unearths new yorks rich history in the citys hidden remains and overlooked spaces. Hinchliffe stadium is one of the few remaining stadiums in the country associated with negro league baseball. Hinchliffe stadium up for national historic landmarks status. Floyd clymers 1946 supplement indianapolis 500 mile race history book vintage. Hinchliffe stadium reveals baseballs hidden history. Hinchliffe stadium, built as a public works project municipal stadium in 1932 in paterson, is seen in this faded color photo from nov. Kennedy high school, opened in 1965, also used hinchliffe. Stay in touch to hear stories like hinchliffe stadium and read about more baseball history in national parks. Our hinchliffe stadium patch displays the three symbols of athletes shown on the stadiums entrances. May 29, 2014 hinchliffe stadium is steeped in history, not just the history of paterson, but the history of america.
Vintage 1946 erie co hamburg ny speedway official program midget auto races. Hinchliffe stadium renovation funding plan revised ballpark. Hinchliffe stadium paterson tickets, schedule, seating. Jul 10, 2017 hinchliffe stadium memories tells the remarkable story of one of the last surviving negro league stadiums.
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