Alameda PostJul 6, 2023

Dennis Evanosky shares a story from 1903 when "Gentleman" Jim Corbett was awoken from his sleep at Croll's hotel by the massive locomotive explosion that happened just outside.

https://alamedapost.com/history/1903-locomotive-explosion-breaks-morning-silence/

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1903 Locomotive Explosion Breaks Morning Silence - Alameda Post

In 1903, "Gentleman" Jim Corbett was awoken from his sleep at Croll's hotel by the massive locomotive explosion that happened just outside.

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Alameda PostJun 28, 2023

Croll’s Building at the corner of Webster Street and Central Avenue has a new—and now historically accurate—plaque after the old one was stolen.

https://alamedapost.com/features/alameda-life/e-clampus-vitus-places-new-plaque-at-crolls/

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E Clampus Vitus Places New Plaque at Croll’s - Alameda Post

Croll’s Building at the corner of Webster Street and Central Avenue has a new—and now historically accurate—plaque on the building's history.

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