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The North Street Arena was at 41 North Street until being torn down in the | The '''North Street Arena''' was at 41 North Street until being torn down in the late 1940's to make way for the North Street overpass. It was one of the biggest attractions for wrestling matches at the height of wrestling popularity between the world wars. | ||
late 1940's to make way for the North Street overpass. It was one of the biggest attractions for wrestling matches | |||
On some nights the wrestling matches at the Salem facility were refereed by Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey. | On some nights the wrestling matches at the Salem facility were refereed by Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey. | ||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*Vertical File - Famous visitors to Salem | |||
*"A famous city attracts famous people" ''Salem Evening News'', June 7, 2000, p. A2 | *"A famous city attracts famous people" ''Salem Evening News'', June 7, 2000, p. A2 | ||
Revision as of 10:48, 19 February 2010
The North Street Arena was at 41 North Street until being torn down in the late 1940's to make way for the North Street overpass. It was one of the biggest attractions for wrestling matches at the height of wrestling popularity between the world wars. On some nights the wrestling matches at the Salem facility were refereed by Jack Dempsey and Jack Sharkey.
See Also
- Vertical File - Famous visitors to Salem
- "A famous city attracts famous people" Salem Evening News, June 7, 2000, p. A2
