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Saint Francis Theatre

Photo from the Scott Neff collection.

965 Market St
San Francisco CA 94103

	Record #2932
Opened: December 4, 1910 Closed: October 31, 2000 Demolished: 2013	Capacity: 1455 seats Architect(s): John Galen Howard Architectural Style(s): National Register: Current Organ: none
Also Known As: Empress, Strand, Saint Francis & Baronet, Saint Francis I & II
Previously operated by: Fox West Coast Theatres, California Paramount Theatres, Plitt Theatres

The Saint Francis opened in 1910 as the Empress. It was later known as the Strand (1917) before becoming the Saint Francis in 1925. When the theater was twinned, it was known as the Saint Francis & Baronet before settling on Saint Francis I & II.

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Last featured 4/29/2003. Last edited 1/11/2023.

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