Giants Stadium Was Home to Many Past Teams

 

The Giants may be struggling lately, but San Franciscans know that true fandom is worth the torture. In tribute to the time-honored summer tradition, we're revisiting the history of San Francisco baseball stadiums—this time with loads of photos.  

 The Recreation Grounds
Location: where Garfield Park sits today at 25th & Harrison streets
In operation: 1868 - 1884

Central Park
Location: 8th & Market streets
Teams: California State League
In operation: 1884 - 1906

 

Recreation Park ('Big Rec')
Location: 14th and Valencia streets
Teams: San Francisco Seals; Mission Reds
In operation: 1907 - 1930

 

Ewing Field
Location: Geary and Masonic streets
Teams: San Francisco Seals
In operation: 1914 - 1938

Seals Stadium
Location: 16th and Bryant streets
Teams: San Francisco Seals; San Francisco Giants
In operation: 1931 - 1960

 

 Candlestick
Location: 602 Jamestown Ave
Teams: San Francisco Giants
In operation: 1960 - 1999

Article & Photos Sourced From:  SF Curbed.com:  http://sf.curbed.com/archives/2013/07/03/remembering_san_franciscos_baseball_stadiums_in_photos.php