Opened: 1915. The complex (but not the current theatre interior) dates from the PPIE in 1915. Built as a temporary structure, it has been completely rebuilt. The 2005 photo by Darryl Bush for the Chronicle appears with Bill Van Niekerken's 2018 SF Gate article "Palace of Fine Arts: What Happened to the rest of the landmark?"
Architect: Bernard Maybeck
Capacity: 962
Website: www.palaceoffinearts.org | PoFA history
A 2009 view by QT Leong appearing on his site Terra Galleria. The photo is included in a Theatres and Opera Houses set.
A 2024 look to the stage. Thanks to Scott Neff for sharing seven interior views in a post for the Cinema Tour Facebook group.
The rear of the house. Photo: Scott Neff - 2024
Looking toward the booth/spot platform. Photo: Scott Neff - 2024
A lobby view. Photo: Scott Neff - 2024. Thanks, Scott!
An undated entrance view taken by Tom Gray. Thanks to Jack Tillmany for sharing this photo from his collection.
More information: Jack Tillmany's Arcadia Publishing book "Theatres of San Francisco" can be previewed on Google Books. It's available from Amazon or your local bookseller.
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