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1. thebolditalic.com › san-francisco-s-abandonedSan Francisco’s Abandoned Movie Theaters — The Bold Italic ...

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   Mar 23, 2011 · The empty marquees of five old theaters line six blocks of Mission Street between 19th Street and 23rd. Jack figures that the Tower, El Capitan, New Mission, Cine Latino, and Grand Theaters held about 7,500 seats.

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2. hoodline.com › 2017/02/5-classic-movie-palaces-ofThen & Now: 5 Classic Movie Palaces Of The Mission District

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   Feb 13, 2017 · Here, we take a look back in time at five great movie theaters of the Mission. El Capitan Theatre, 2353 Mission St. El Capitan in 1939. | Photo: San Francisco History Center, SFPL

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3. thebolditalic.com › san-franciscos-oldest-movieSan Francisco’s oldest movie theater: The Roxie

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   May 2, 2024 · In 2003, the Roxie Theater added Little Roxie, a smaller theater space adjacent to the main theater. The Little Roxie was created to provide a more intimate setting for screenings and to accommodate the growing demand for independent and niche films in San Francisco.

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4. opensfhistory.org › osfhcrucible › 2021/09/05OpenSFHistory Top Ten: Movie Theater Block

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   Sep 5, 2021 · From the early nickelodeons to today’s multiplexes, there has been no shortage of places to see films in the City. However, while theaters arose in virtually every part of San Francisco, there is one city block that has sported a remarkable number of movie houses through time. That is the 900 block of Market Street.

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6. secretsanfrancisco.com › movie-theaters-sf13 Essential San Francisco Movie Theaters

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   • AMC Kabuki 8. This popular theater in Japantown was built in 1960 as the first authentic Kabuki theater in America. It was designed in the traditional Kabuki style dating back to the 1600s with a proscenium, rotating stage, and trap doors.
   • Roxie Theater. This historic indie theater dates all the way back to 1912 in the Mission District. As one of the nation’s oldest continually-operating theaters, it’s an absolute classic for the cinephiles of San Francisco.
   • AMC Metreon 16. This large 16-screen AMC in SF’s Metreon Center has a excellent IMAX screens, 3D options, and Dolby Cinema available. These special components make it a great place to catch show blockbusters with immersive effects.
   • The Cut Outdoor Cinema. There’s a new outdoor cinema in town, and it’s not going anywhere! The Cut Outdoor Cinema recently opened at The Crossing at East Cut in 2022.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fox_Theatre_(San_Francisco)Fox Theatre (San Francisco) - Wikipedia

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   The Fox Theatre was a 4,651-seat movie palace located at 1350 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The theater was designed by the noted theater architect, Thomas W. Lamb. Opened in 1929, the theater operated until 1963, when it was closed and demolished. [1]

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   What is the oldest theater in San Francisco?

   • It was The Poppy (1912-1916), The New 16th Street (1916-1920), The Rex (1920-1926), The Gem (1926-1930), The Gaiety (1930-1933) and finally, The Roxie from 1933 to today. Seating 238, the theater's website boasts that it is the oldest continuously operating theater in San Francisco and the second oldest continuously operating theater in the world.

   Then & Now: 5 Classic Movie Palaces Of The Mission District

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   How many movie houses were there in San Francisco in the 1940s?

   • In the 1940s, at the height of the theater age, San Francisco had over a hundred movie houses. As people began acquiring televisions in the ’50s, theaters became unprofitable and began to close.

   San Francisco’s Abandoned Movie Theaters - The Bold Italic

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   What theaters are in SF?

   • Keep an eye on their event calendar for special screenings and events. The Balboa Theater, Vogue Theater, 4 Star Theater, and yet-to-open Park Theater are all spearheaded by CinemaSF. Location: 3630 Balboa St, Outer Richmond 7. Vogue Theatre The single-screen Vogue Theatre is one of SF’s oldest operating cinemas, coming in second to the Roxie.

   13 Essential San Francisco Movie Theaters

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   What is San Francisco's oldest Indie Theater?

   • This historic indie theater dates all the way back to 1912 in the Mission District. As one of the nation’s oldest continually-operating theaters, it’s an absolute classic for the cinephiles of San Francisco.

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   Where is the best movie theater in San Francisco?

   • Its location in the Marina is great if you want to spend the rest of your day on the waterfront. Location: 2149 Chestnut St, Marina San Francisco movie theaters have everything you're looking for, whether you want to catch the next blockbuster or enjoy a cult classic.

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   What is the largest theater in San Francisco?

   • The 2,578-seat theater—the largest in San Francisco until The Fox came along—was located inside the three-story Spanish Colonial Revival building (with a Mexican Baroque facade) on Mission between 19th and 20th streets, according to Cinema Treasures. The building, designed by William H. Crim, also housed an 85-room hotel and retail stores.

   Then & Now: 5 Classic Movie Palaces Of The Mission District

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alhambra_Theatre_(SanAlhambra Theatre (San Francisco) - Wikipedia

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   The Alhambra Theatre is a Moorish Revival movie theater building at 2330 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, that opened on November 5, 1926. The theater was designed by Miller & Pflueger (architect Timothy L. Pflueger also designed the Castro Theater and the Paramount Theater in Oakland, California ).