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1930s - Jeffries Barn

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Title

1930s - Jeffries Barn

Description

Photo of barn owned by boxer James Jeffries. According to the Los Angeles Times, Jeffries hosted popular boxing matches at the barn on Thursday nights through the 1930s and 1940s, attracting celebrities such as Cary Grant, Mae West, and Al Jolson. In 1955, two years after Jeffries' death, the barn was relocated to Knott's Berry Farm. "Jeffries Barn, Victory and Buena Vista"--back of photo. Photo has a Burbank Public Library stamp.

Address

N Buena Vista St & W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505

Subject
  • Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.)
  • Barns
  • Jeffries, James J.
  • Sports--Boxing
  • 1930s
Format

8 x 10 b&w print

Rights

Burbank Public Library, Burbank in Focus Office

Identifier

cco01564

Physical copy held by

City Clerk's Office

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