Irving Theatre
1332 Irving Street,
San Francisco,
CA
94122
1332 Irving Street,
San Francisco,
CA
94122
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Golden State Theater & Realty Corp.
Architects: Marc T. Jorgensen
Styles: Moorish
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The Irving Theatre opened on June 10, 1926 with Julian Eltinge in “Madam, Behave!”, a second-run attraction. It was built at a cost of $250,000 by Golden State Theater & Realty Corp.
For the next 26 years it served as a second and/or third run neighborhood house serving the inner Sunset district.
It closed on July 8, 1962 and was torn down.
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Stylistically it had many interior ornamental details in common with the Rivoli Theatre on San Pablo near University in Berkeley, still standing as a Smart & Final store, with the auditorium ornament mostly intact and visible.
The Irving Theatre was located at 1332 Irving Street.
Status: Single Screen.
BLAST—-I meant to say Screens (Single Screen) not Status!
Here are some additional photos from the SF Library:
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I went to many Saturday Matinees in the 40s, I met my wife there in 57. Did plumbing in the apartment building in the 70s.
Many Great Memorys
Spent most of my week-ends here during the 40s. Walked to and fro about 15 city blocks day or night. Dishes and green stamps, too.
The design of the rooftop sign was very similar to the Fairfax in Oakland. Curious if it was built by the same company.
Full width December 10, 1942 photo added, credit & courtesy of San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library.