Title supplied by cataloger. Jay Littleton Ballpark, formerly known as John Galvin and Ontario Ballpark, is located on the south side of the 10 Freeway at the corner of 4th and Grove in Ontario. This antique wooden stadium with covered grandstand was built in 1935 at a cost of $20,000 with a seating capacity of 2,500. The home teams have included the California Angels (Pacific Coast League - Spring Training) 1937-1942; Ontario Orioles (Sunset League) 1947; and Chaffey High School - present. Due to its 'old-time' stadium appearance, it has been used as a set for "The Babe", "A League of Their Own" and "The X-Files". Aerial view of the Ontario area, with the San Bernardino Freeway (10) running diagonally from the bottom right corner to the lower left; view is facing south. The Jay Littleton Ballpark is visible at lower middle; Grove Avenue runs vertically on the right and 4th Street runs horizontally at forefront. The area is very sparse with small clusters of neighborhoods. Photograph was taken for Winter Mortgage Company. Photograph dated May 4, 1957.
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image
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1 negative :safety ;11 x 14 cm. Photographic safety negatives
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