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'''The 1981 demolition of the Straight Theater, once the Haight Street Movie Theater, drew a large crowd to witness the end of the historic structure. ''' | '''The 1981 demolition of the Straight Theater, once the Haight Street Movie Theater, drew a large crowd to witness the end of the historic structure. ''' | ||
Latest revision as of 00:09, 2 January 2024
Unfinished History
The Straight Theater at Haight and Cole Streets in 1978, a year before its demolition.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
Straight Theater, 1979.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Before its demolition the Straight Theater had housed concerts featuring Janis Joplin and other famous bands of the early rock 'n roll era.
Photo: Chris Carlsson, 1978
Trolley car on Haight Street at Cole, 1946.
Photo: Private Collector
Easterly view of trolley on Haight Street at Cole, 1936.
Photo: Private Collector
The Haight Theater was closed in 1964 after over fifty years as a movie house.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
Marquee proclaiming the Straight Theater, 1967.
Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library
The Straight Theater Love You!
Photo: OpenSFHistory.org wnp25.2421
Graffiti before demolition at corner of Cole and Haight.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
The 1981 demolition of the Straight Theater, once the Haight Street Movie Theater, drew a large crowd to witness the end of the historic structure.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Graffiti enscribed on wall across empty lot after demolition of Straight Theater.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Poster for Michael McClure play "Blossom" at the Straight Theater, c. 1969.
courtesy Nina Serrano