Cardines Field
Rhode Island · United States
Pass by one of the oldest stadiums in the country, dating back to at least 1893, once called Basin Field, the water basin used by the railroad for their steam locomotives
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cardines Field
Welcome to Cardines Field, nestled firmly in the historic coastal enclave of Newport, Rhode Island. I am delighted to be your guide as we embark on a deeply analytical exploration of what is affectionately known as Newport's…
Listen in the app2The Main Entrance Gates
Welcome, discerning traveler, to the physical threshold of Cardines Field, a place where the maritime breezes of Newport intersect with the hallowed, timeless geometry of America's national pastime. As we stand here at the main…
Listen in the app3The Concourse and Concession Stands
Having passed through the entrance, you now find yourself in the concourse and concession area of Cardines Field. The sensory shift is immediate and profound. …
Listen in the app4The Third Base Grandstand
Emerging from the concourse, take your place here in the third base grandstands. The vista opens up before you, a vibrant tableau of manicured green grass and meticulously raked infield dirt, all framed by the charmingly…
Listen in the app5The Infield Dirt and Basepaths
Direct your attention now to the finely manicured dirt of the infield, the very heart of the baseball diamond. This geometric arrangement of bases, including first, second, third, and home plate, forms a perfect square,…
Listen in the app6The First Base Dugout
Let us shift our focus to the first base side of the field, specifically looking down into the dugout area. The dugout is the subterranean sanctuary for the players, a partially enclosed bench area where the team congregates…
Listen in the app7The Outfield Grass and Bullpen
Cast your gaze outward now, beyond the dirt of the infield, to the sweeping expanse of the outfield grass and the irregularly shaped perimeter walls. Because of the urban constraints of the property, the outfield dimensions here…
Listen in the app8Behind Home Plate and the Umpire's View
Our final stop within the confines of the ballpark brings us directly behind home plate, the absolute focal point of the diamond. From this vantage point, you possess the identical perspective as the home plate umpire, the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our comprehensive exploration of Cardines Field, let us take a moment for final reflection before you re-enter the bustling streets of modern Newport. We have traversed the physical geography of this remarkable…
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What is Cardines Field?
Cardines Field is a place in Rhode Island · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Rhode Island · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.4915, -71.3165 |
| Last updated |
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