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Croll Building

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Built
  
1879

CHISL #
  
954

Opened
  
1879

NRHP Reference #
  
82000960

Designated CHISL
  
January 14, 1983

Added to NRHP
  
4 October 1982

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Location
  
1400 Webster St., Alameda, California

Architectural styles
  
Second Empire architecture in Europe, Italianate architecture

Similar
  
Pony Express Remount, Ebner's Hotel, Roop's Fort, Maiden's Grave, St James Episcopal Church

The Croll Building, in Alameda, California, was the site of Croll's Gardens and Hotel, famous as training quarters for 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.

Map of Croll Building, Alameda, CA 94501, USA

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 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 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

Croll Building Wikipedia