National Register of Historic Places

Tiger Stadium

Detroit, Michigan
Listed
September 2, 2022
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88003236

About this property

Tiger Stadium, previously known as Navin Field and Briggs Stadium, was a multi-use stadium located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The stadium was nicknamed "The Corner" for its location at the intersection of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues. It hosted the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1912 to 1999, as well as the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL) from 1938 to 1939, 1941 to 1974. Tiger Stadium was declared a State of Michigan Historic Site in 1975 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The last Tigers game at the stadium was held on September 27, 1999. In the decade after the Tigers vacated the stadium, several rejected redevelopment and preservation efforts finally gave way to the stadium's demolition, which was completed on September 21, 2009. The former playing field remained until 2018, when the site was redeveloped for youth sports as the Corner Ballpark.

Location

Detroit, Michigan
42.33260, -83.06889
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Tiger Stadium listed on the National Register?

Tiger Stadium was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 2, 2022.

What type of historic resource is Tiger Stadium?

Tiger Stadium is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Tiger Stadium?

The period of significance for Tiger Stadium is recorded as the industrial era.

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