9 September the ground is officially opened for a 1-0 Birmingham and District League win over against Shrewsbury Town. Attendance: 3,000.
1899
First refreshments bars opened.
1905
Barrel roof stand built on Thackhall Street after lucrative FA Cup run . Capacity 20,000.
1910
Offices moved from Bayley Lane to Highfield Road.
1913
Ground closed for duration of war.
1915
New entrance built at King Richard Street side of ground, major pitch improvements and new terracing in preparation for League football.
1919
