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The field was on a block bounded by Homer Street (northwest, first base); Smithe Street (northeast, third base); Hamilton Street / Mainland Street (southeast, left field); and Nelson Street / Cambie Street (southwest, right field). Coincidentally, that location is about three blocks west-northwest of
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Vancouver Beavers, a charter member of the new league, were moderately successful during their years at Recreation Park. They won the league championship in 1908 and 1911. They would go on to win two more league titles after their move to
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Construction began in early March. The location was stated as "between Smithe Street and False Creek, and bound east and west by Cambie and Homer
Streets respectively. The promoters intend to have the finest park in Western Canada."
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The structure was described this way: "The stand will be L-shaped, 75 feet on Smythe by 70 feet on Homer Street. Another feature will be a raised terrace all round the field. The bleachers will be along Smythe Street."
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