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About Palace Theatre - San Francisco
The Palace Theatre in San Francisco was a storied vaudeville theater and movie house with a rich history and several name changes, located at 1731–1741 Powell Street in the Nob Hill/North Beach area. Though the original structure was demolished in 2013 and redeveloped as The Palace at Washington Square condominiums, the legacy of this venue remains a point of interest for theater lovers and history buffs. Today, visitors can explore the surrounding neighborhood, catch live performances nearby, and plan visits with practical details in mind—seating history, transit access, parking options, and nearby lodging and dining.
When planning a trip to San Francisco, consider staying in the North Beach / Russian Hill corridor near Powell Street for convenient access to transit and dining. The nearest major transit hub is Powell Street Station, serving BART and MUNI lines, making it easy to reach Civic Center, Union Square, and Fisherman’s Wharf. While there is no on-site parking historically associated with the Palace Theatre site, nearby paid parking lots and garages offer convenient options. For lodging and meals, nearby historic inns and a variety of restaurants in North Beach provide classic San Francisco experiences. If you’re exploring the broader history of San Francisco theater, the Palace’s legacy includes performances by notable groups like The Cockettes (1969–1971) and a continued interest in repertory and film programming through the 1980s.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1731 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 (site referenced as 1731–1741 Powell Street).
- Venue type: Vaudeville theater and movie house with a long history of name changes (Washington Square Theatre → Milano Theatre → Palace Theater → Pagoda Palace).
- Capacity: 1,000 seats (traditional figure); some sources cite 1,421 seats in later configurations.
- Notable events: The Cockettes performanced there (1969–1971); hosted repertory/film programming in the 1980s; benefited early on Emilio Rivola in 1909.
- Demolished: August 2013; site redeveloped as The Palace at Washington Square condominiums (construction around 2016).
- Transit: Closest rapid transit via Powell Street Station (BART/MUNI) in downtown San Francisco.
- Nearby hotels: Washington Square Inn at 1660 Stockton Street (nearby North Beach lodging).
- Parking: No on-site parking historically; parking options available nearby (e.g., paid lots behind Lyon Street area; see contemporary parking references for the site).