Monday, July 29, 2019

The Arena - NE Corner Broad and Cherry - 1898 - Boxing


The Arena, 1897 - Wallach Collection NYPL




1895 Bromley Map


Another name for the building at NE Corner of Broad and Cherry in 1898 was The Arena - Following titles of Cyclorama Building 1885-1892, Winter Circus 1892-?. 

Many names, many usages and many memories to confuse minor research into the oddly shaped rent a hall, rent a stage building pictured above. 

The name Arena by association with the Arena Athletic Club that staged boxing bouts there. I am not certain if this club was amateur and or professional for cash prize boxing events. 



Recruiting for the Spanish American War - Inquirer 23 Apr 1898





Inquirer 24 June 1898






Seating for the Peace Jubilee Parades October 1898 - Declaring peace and victory over Spain before the Peace Treaty was signed. -- Inquirer 25 Oct 1898




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