The push to complete a Hamtramck Stadium renovation recently received a boost, as Comerica Bank donated $20,000 to the ongoing restoration effort. (more…)
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Report: Rockies to Honor Denver White Elephants
A tribute to the Denver White Elephants could take place at Coors Field in 2018, as the Colorado Rockies are reportedly planning a promotion that includes throwback uniforms. (more…)
J. P. Small Memorial Stadium to Receive Upgrades
Upgrades are on tap at a historic facility, as J.P. Small Memorial Stadium in Jacksonville will soon receive a series of improvements. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Renovation Plans Continue
Planning for the renovation of a classic ballpark continues, as city officials are lining up details for a Hamtramck Stadium restoration effort. (more…)
Hinchliffe Stadium Restoration Work Begins
Hinchliffe Stadium will be receiving some restoration work, as officials participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the project on Tuesday. (more…)
Proposals Sought for Hamtramck Stadium
As the effort to revitalize the facility continues, the City of Hamtramck is seeking proposals for the venerable Hamtramck Stadium. (more…)
Downs Field Renovations Unveiled
There was some good news for a historic ballpark over the weekend, as improvements were unveiled at Austin’s Downs Field. (more…)
Funds for Hinchliffe Stadium Repairs Get Preliminary Approval
A borrowing measure that could fund Hinchliffe Stadium repairs was granted preliminary approval on Tuesday by the Paterson City Council. (more…)
Borrowing Measure for Hinchliffe Stadium Repairs Rejected
On Tuesday, the Paterson City Council rejected a borrowing measure that would have helped finance repairs to Hinchliffe Stadium. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Awarded Federal Grant
There has been a significant development in the effort to preserve Hamtramck Stadium, which is receiving a $50,000 federal grant. (more…)
Hamtramck Stadium Could Be in Line for Funds
There could be some good news in the offing for Hamtramck Stadium, as a group will seek funds in 2017 to preserve the historic Negro League ballpark. (more…)
AmEx: $300K grant for Hinchliffe Stadium renovations
Some good news for Hinchliffe Stadium fans: American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced $1 million in nationwide preservation grants, including $300,000 for the former Negro Leagues ballpark. (more…)
More Hinchliffe Stadium studies pitched
Another change in strategy for the preservation of Hinchliffe Stadium, former home to Negro Leagues baseball: instead of immediately addressing the condition of the facility, Paterson (N.J.) officials want to spend a million dollars on more studies. (more…)