Jeremiah "Joe" Jeannette was an American boxer, considered one of the best heavyweight boxers of the early 20th century. Because he was African-American, he was not given a shot at the world heavyweight title, though he did win the World Colored Heavyweight Championship on two occasions.
Jeanette circa 1920
Jeanette and Tom Kennedy, circa 1910-1915
Historical marker in Union City, New Jersey, in front of where Jeanette's home and gym once stood
West Hoboken was a municipality that existed in Hudson County, New Jersey, from 1861 to 1925. It merged with Union Hill to form Union City on June 1, 1925.
Brownstone houses, now at New York Avenue between Monastery Place and 21st Street
St. Michael's Monastery, located at Monastery Place and West Street
The United Presbyterian church, at Palisade and 24th Street, across from Ellsworth Park
Store fronts, now at Bergenline Avenue and 26th Street