Croll Building
A landmark on Webster St, in the middle of things: 190 places within a five-minute walk. One of 42 history & landmarks in Alameda.















On the National Register since 1982

Croll Building
Croll Building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 4, 1982. It is significant for its recreation and architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Italianate.
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. Today this building is home to 1400 Bar & Grill. The stained glass, elaborate etched windows, and carved wooden b…
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1400 Webster St
The nearest neighbor is Electric Lash & Beauty Co., 1 min walk away.
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