The Croll Building, in
Alameda, California
Alameda ( ; ; Spanish for "Avenue (landscape), tree-lined path") is a city in Alameda County, California, United States, located in the East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area), East Bay region of the Bay Area. The city is built on an informal archipe ...
, was the site of Croll's Gardens and Hotel, famous as training quarters for some of the greatest fighters in
boxing
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history from 1883 to 1914.
James J. Corbett
James John Corbett (September 1, 1866 – February 18, 1933) was an Americans, American professional Boxing, boxer and a World Heavyweight Champion, best known as the only man who ever defeated John L. Sullivan (hence the "man who beat the man" ...
,
Bob Fitzsimmons
Robert James Fitzsimmons (26 May 1863 – 22 October 1917) was a Cornish professional boxer who was the sport's first three-division world champion. He also achieved fame for beating "Gentleman Jim" Corbett (the man who beat John L. Sulliv ...
, Jim Jefferies,
Jack Johnson, and many other champions all stayed and trained here.
Today this building is home to 1400 Bar & Grill. The stained glass, elaborate etched windows, and carved wooden bar remain as they were when
Neptune Beach
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was a popular attraction.
The second floor of the building is currently a residential hotel, with the third floor of the building being office space.
The building is registered as
California Historical Landmark
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Criteria
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;
and is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
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(NPS-82000960). It is located at the corner of Webster Street and Central Avenue. A large "Croll's" neon sign marks the location.
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References
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Commercial buildings completed in 1879
Buildings and structures in Alameda, California
Boxing venues in California
California Historical Landmarks
Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in California
National Register of Historic Places in Alameda, California
Italianate architecture in California
Victorian architecture in California
Sports venues on the National Register of Historic Places in California
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