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The Castro Theatre was built in 1922 by pioneer San Francisco theatre entrepreneurs, the Nasser brothers, who started with a nickelodeon in 1908 in the Castro neighborhood. The Castro was built at a cost of $300,000. The Castro's designer was Timothy L. Pflueger (1894-1946), who went on to become a famous Bay Area architect. In 1977, the Castro was designated a City of San Francisco registered landmark, number 100. It was one of the few remaining movie palaces in the nation from the 1920's that is still in operation.
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Wow an incredible venue for watching pretty much anything.
I've seen a ton of different movies and performances here and it's always been a great experience to be in such a historical building with incredible artwork and detail that is rarely found in modern buildings.
I came here for the opening night of the Disposable Film FestivalThe seats were comfy, the walls and ceiling were beautiful, and if I wasn't late, I'm sure I would have gotten some popcorn from their adorable snack bar as well. I loved the two tier-ed seating, it's definitely different from the typical movie theater today and the experience is really something you won't get just sitting on your couch at home, even with blu-ray and surround sound. It reminds me a lot of California Theater in SJ, and the only potential downside is parking. But it's San Francisco, learn to get your exercise and walk!