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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]], |
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 (boxer)|Jack Johnson]], and many other champions all stayed and trained here. |
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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 when [[Neptune Beach]] was a popular attraction. |
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 when [[Neptune Beach]] was a popular attraction. |
Revision as of 09:05, 12 April 2014
Croll Building | |
Location | 1400 Webster St., Alameda, California |
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Built | 1879 |
Architect | Unknown |
Architectural style | Second Empire, Italianate, Other |
NRHP reference No. | 82000960 [1] |
CHISL No. | 954 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 4, 1982 |
Designated CHISL | January 14, 1983 [2] |
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 when Neptune Beach 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[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 c "Croll Building". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- Commercial buildings completed in 1879
- Alameda, California
- Boxing venues
- Buildings and structures in the San Francisco Bay Area
- California Historical Landmarks
- Commercial buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in California
- National Register of Historic Places in Alameda County, California
- Italianate architecture in California
- Victorian architecture in California
- California Registered Historic Place stubs
- Alameda County, California geography stubs