Croll Building

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.

Croll Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
California Historical Landmark
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Location	1400 Webster St., Alameda, California
Coordinates	37°46′17.86″N 122°16′35.71″W
Built	1879
Architectural style	Second Empire, Italianate
NRHP reference No.	82000960[1]
CHISL No.	954 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	October 4, 1982
Designated CHISL	January 14, 1983 [2]

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;^[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.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places portal
• California portal

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Alameda County, California