Straight Theater demolished

Unfinished History

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Before its demolition the Straight Theater had housed concerts featuring Janis Joplin and other famous bands of the early rock 'n roll era.

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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.

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Photos: Chris Carlsson

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Graffiti enscribed on wall across empty lot after demolition of Straight Theater.

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Poster for Michael McClure play "Blossom" at the Straight Theater, c. 1969.


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