The Cream City Base Ball Club was organized in October 1865, with Henry H. West as its first president, and rose to the upper echelon of Midwestern amateur teams. At first they played at the old Fair Grounds field on Spring Street (now Wisconsin Avenue), which had been the site of Camp Scott during the Civil War. After two years they moved closer to the lakefront, playing at the Prospect Avenue field (formerly Camp Reno).
The Cream City Base Ball Club was established in October 1865, with Henry H. West as its inaugural president, and ascended to the top tier of Midwestern amateur teams. Initially, they played at the old Fair Grounds field on Spring Street (now Wisconsin Avenue), which had previously served as Camp Scott during the Civil War. After two years, they relocated closer to the lakefront, playing at the Prospect Avenue field (formerly Camp Reno).