
What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: The Aberdeen Association Football Club first played at Chanonry Grounds on 25th February 1888 and last played here on 16th April 1898 before making way for the development of Cruickshank Botanical Garden. Recorded plaque organisation: AFC Heritage.
Aberdeen Association Football Club was a pioneering Scottish football club that played at Chanonry Grounds from 1888 to 1898, contributing to the early development of organized football in Aberdeen.
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