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The Julius Cahn - Gus Hill Theatrical Guide and Moving Picture Directory lists some early theatres including the California, Columbia and Morosco.
-- 1899-1900 edition on Google Books

Julius Cahn's Official Theatrical Guide has specs for many San Francisco Theatres.
-- 1909-1910 edition on Google Books

Henry's Official Western Theatrical Guide covers many theatres.
-- 1907-08 edition on Google Books 

SFMTA has a huge collection at http://sfmta.photoshelter.com/archive.
Jack Tillmany comments: "Mostly rail stuff from the Muni archives, but lots of street shots & quite a few unusual theatre ones! Be sure to search both "THEATER" and "THEATRE". Over 300 images will appear!"

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