Croll Building
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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, Jim Jefferies, Jack Johnson, and many other champions all stayed and trained here.
The building is registered as California Historical Landmark #954 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NPS-82000960).
[edit] References
- Alameda. California Historical Landmarks. Office of Historical Preservation. Retrieved on September 13, 2005.
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