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The building is registered as [[California Historical Landmark]]<ref name="ohp">{{cite ohp |id=954 |name=Croll Building |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (NPS-82000960). It is located at the corner of Webster Street and Central Avenue. A |
The building is registered as [[California Historical Landmark]]<ref name="ohp">{{cite ohp |id=954 |name=Croll Building |accessdate=2012-03-30}}</ref> and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] (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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Revision as of 04:28, 6 April 2012
Croll Building | |
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| Location | Alameda, CA |
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| Built | 1879 |
| Architect | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Second Empire, Italianate, Other |
| NRHP reference No. | 82000960 [1] |
| CHL No. | 954 [2] |
| Added to NRHP | October 4, 1982 |
The Croll Building, in Alameda, California, was the site of Croll's Gardens and Hotel, famous as training quarters for the some of the greatest fighters in boxing history from 1883 to 1914. James J. Corbett, Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Jefferies, Jack Johnson, and many other champions all stayed and trained here.
Today this building is home to Croll's Pizza, the 1400 Bar & Grill restaurant, and the Gallagher and Lindsey Property Management division branch. The stained glass, elaborate etched windows, and carved wooden bar remain as they were in Neptune Beach days.
The second floor of the building is currently a residential hotel with just over a dozen units.
The third floor of the building is office space.
The building is registered as California Historical Landmark[2] and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NPS-82000960). It is located at the corner of Webster Street and Central Avenue. A large "Croll's" neon sign marks the location.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ a b "Croll Building". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
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