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FENWAY PARK: A HISTORY THROUGH PICTURES

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    A look at Fenway Park and the Fens.

    Fenway Park: A history through pictures

    Fenway Park, the storied, century-old home of the Boston Red Sox, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

    Here is a look back through photos of what one of the most famous ballparks in the country looked like, and how it has evolved.

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    1912

    Red Sox pitcher Smokey Joe Wood warmed up in the midst of a big crowd at Fenway Park.

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    1934

    The newly built dugout for the visiting team.

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    1935

    Red Sox shortstop Joe Cronin stood with Boston Braves outfielder Babe Ruth and manager Bill McKechnie.

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    1946

    The legendary Ted Williams hits a home run.

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    1946

    A Fenway staple at the time, baseball fans would stop by Mrs. Sadie MacDonald and her root beer stand.

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    1960

    Here is a different look at Fenway: Instead of four bases, there is a speaker’s stand decorated with floral pieces and sign, set up by the national convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

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    1962

    One of Fenway Park’s smallest crowds in years, only 2,466 fans turned out.

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    1965

    A look at Fenway Park and the Fens.

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    1966

    Cap Day at Fenway Park.

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    1969

    Snow covered the bleachers after a storm hit the park. The field was safe from the snow --- plastic covered that area.

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    1972

    Jeff Hazell of Brighton sold snacks at the park.

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    1973

    Workers at the park received new uniforms.

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    2007

    A great modern-day shot: Leaning against the old bricks and worn wood door at Fenway Park, five boys from Newton’s Franklin Elementary School waited for buses on Yawkey Way. Cameron Freeman, Joey Torcasio, Hunter Adams, Christian Sarandrea, and Kelly Barbieri visited the ballpark.

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