Hello I'm new to this wonderful board, which I am proud to be a part of. I love boxing history and learning about the men both in and out of the ring, who made a living and their name, in the squard circle. My favorite periods of time are from before the 20th century to the 1950's. I'm interested in finding out where the boxers of yesterday lived at during their life and will be posting my list shortly. Since this is my first post I thought I'd start with what I call, 'The Joe Louis Tour'. Much of my information was found in his autobiography. I hope you enjoy it. If I've made any mistakes or if anyone has something to add, please let me know. Take care Bob THE JOE LOUIS TOUR MAC COMBES STREET - DETROIT Lived here with his family for two or three months. LATE 1926 2700 CATHERINE STREET - DETROIT The Louis family next moved here, where they lived for the next few years. MULLETT AND MADISON AVENUE - DETROIT Moved here in the early '30s. 1934 46th STREET AND SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE - CHICAGO THE ROSENWALD APARTMENTS When he first arrived in Chicago to begin his pro boxing career he first lived in a five room apartment with a view of Washington Park. JULY 4, 1934 THE BACON CASINO SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO Louis had his first professional fight here against Jack Kraken, who he defeated in two minutes of the first round. LATE 1934 THE GRAND HOTEL - CHICAGO He moved here as soon as he started making good money. APRIL 1935 2100 MCDOUGALL - DETROIT, MICHIGAN Bought his mother a two - story, four bedroom brick bungalow that cost $11,500. For an additional $9,000, he furnished it. He surprised her with it on Easter Sunday. 1936 NEW YORK CITY 381 EDGECOMBE AVENUE , NEW YORK CITY Had an apartment here. One of his many New York apartments. 1936 - 1941 409 EDGECOMBE AVENUE Lived here with his first wife 1941 555 EDGECOMBE, NEW YORK CITY Was living here in an apartment before getting married. It became his long term New York apartment. 1939 - 1945 SPRING HILL RANCH - DETROIT Paid $100,000 for his ranch. 1950's - 1957 ST. ALBANS - NEW YORK Louis and his second wife lived in a nice here in the Addisleigh Park area until they divorced in 1957. 3333 SEMINOLE CIRCLE - LAS VEGAS When he started working for Caesar's Palace they moved him into this house where he would live until his death. Johnny Carson once lived here before Louis. LOUIS IN LOS ANGELES I don't know when JL lived at these addresses. 810 CRESCENT DRIVE - BEVERLY HILLS 1171 WILLINGTON ROAD - LOS ANGELES This house, which is still standing, is located in what is known as the West Adams Boulevard DEistrict.
Thank you for putting out the WELCOME mat. Unlike many message boards this one seems to have a loyal group of viewers. Shortly after I posted my Joe Louis Tour, several more messages followed. I like that in a board. Bob
