The Old Southern Athletic Club Washington Avenue and Prytania Street |
Today, there's nothing to indicate that this interesting Moorish Revival building was once one of the premiere athletic clubs in the South. It was constructed in 1888, when the Southern Athletic Club was established. |
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It's seen many uses since being sold by the club. For years, it was known as Behrmann Gym and used by public school children; at one time, it was used as a remote site for Benjamin Franklin High School's gym. |
Boxer, "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, trained here for his world championship fight with John L. Sullivan in 1892. |
A few years ago, it was renovated and is now a private residence. |