 On May 28 1900, the ballpark caught on fire, burning the 1894 grandstand.The Reds considered moving to East End Park where the short-lived "Kelly's Killers" Association club had played in 1891.Instead, they opted to shift the diamond back to its original location in the southeast corner, reusing the original grandstand, which was not significantly harmed in the fire due to a gap between the two seating areas.