History
The field, just outside the old city boundary, was home to the Washington Senators of the American Association and National League from 1891 to 1899 and to Georgetown football from 1891 to 1893. The American League Senators moved there in 1904, and President Taft threw out a ceremonial first pitch there on April 14, 1910.
Fire destroyed the wooden stands on March 17, 1911. The site was rebuilt in steel and concrete as the park later called Griffith Stadium, and Howard University Hospital now occupies it.
Why it matters: It was the Washington Senators' home in two leagues and the site later rebuilt as Griffith Stadium.
Timeline
- 1891
The Washington Senators of the American Association (later the National League) began play at the field.
- 1904American League Senators arrive[1]
The American League Senators moved in from American League Park.
- April 14, 1910Taft's ceremonial first pitch[1]
President William Howard Taft threw out a ceremonial first pitch; the Senators beat the Philadelphia Athletics 3–0.
- March 17, 1911Wooden stands destroyed by fire[1]
A fire destroyed the wooden stands, causing $18,000 in damage to the field.
The site today
| Physical status | Site redeveloped[1] |
|---|---|
| Current use | Howard University Hospital[1] |
| Mapped location | Former venue site |
Street View near the former site · Satellite view (external, current imagery)
Teams & events
| Washington Senators | American League · 1891–1899 |
|---|---|
| Washington Senators | American League · 1904–1910 |
| Georgetown Hoyas football | 1891–1893 · tenant |
Listed here are organizations that used this physical venue. A franchise's history and a venue's history are tracked separately.
Venue facts
| Other names | Boundary Field |
|---|---|
| Location | Georgia Avenue, 5th Street NW, W Street NW and Florida Avenue NW, Washington, Washington, D.C. |
| Venue type | Ballpark |
| Sports | Baseball |
| Level | MLB, College |
| Opened | 1891[2] |
| Last used for sports | March 17, 1911[1] |
| Demolished | March 17, 1911[1] |
| Physical status | Site redeveloped |
| Closure | Wooden grandstands destroyed by fire on March 17, 1911; replaced by a steel-and-concrete park on the site. |
Documented details
Connected venues
Sources
- Boundary Field, Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: closed, coordinates, current land use, demolished, events, teams
- Baseball Data Hub ballpark index, Baseball Data Hub. Accessed 2026-10-19Supports: opened
Research confidence
Some facts on this page rely on a single source or are still being corroborated. Treat specific dates and figures with care. Last reviewed 2026-10-19.
Where sources disagree (2)
- Wikipedia's infobox lists March 17, 1911 as a demolition date, while its text describes a fire on that date rather than a demolition.
- Wikipedia gives no opening date; 1891 is the first season of the Senators' tenancy listed by Wikipedia and Baseball Data Hub.
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