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1906 Earthquake and Fire, 1906 refugees eating at long tables in Golden Gate Park, Peacock Meadow on Main Drive (JFK) just west of McLaren Lodge. Soldier with his back turned at center. Sign reads 'Free Hot Meals Here'
Golden Gate Park
Victory garden plots near 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way across from Botanical Gardens. (JF)
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park, interior of Alvord Lake Bridge with original concrete stalagtites
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park, Flower bed reads 'Portola Festival 1769 1909'
Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park Stadium, now known as the Polo Fields. Harness Horse Race around dirt track, near hill behind.
Golden Gate Park
Steel Bridge across Middle Drive (now Nancy Pelosi) leading from the Music Concourse (now Tennis Courts) toward the Conservatory of Flowers. Built 1887. [An ornamental suspension bridge built to carry pedestrian traffic from the second music grounds that was completed in 1887. Exact location of this bridge is not known to the the writer.]
Golden Gate Park
Handbill advertising the Park and Ocean Railroad
Second Music Stand (on the site of present Tennis Courts.) Concert in progress with small crowd of people watching.
Golden Gate Park
Architectural rendering of proposed Irving Theatre at 9th Avenue by Golden State Theater and Realty Corporation. (though the caption reads 9th Avenue, the Theatre was built between 14th and 15th) [Mark T. Jorgensen, Architect. 321 Bush Street.]
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Advertising sheet of photos and sketch highlighting construction of Irving Theatre in 1925. Portraits of Harry Sack and Wm. S. Godfrey, Jr. It closed August 8, 1962 and has been demolished
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View to northeast corner bakery. Pacific Coast Food Stores grocery and Irving Theatre showing 'Clear the Decks' and 'Napoleon's Barber.'
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Irving between 14th and 15th Avenues. Marquee reading 'Conrad Nagel in The Mysterious Lady, Frank Galvin & His Playmates.' Frank Galvin & His Playmates were the Irving house orchestra at that time.
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Photograph of theatre ceiling with artwork of clouds, sky, and cherubs. 1950s ticket stubs from Jack Tillmany collection.
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Second floor lobby with chandeliers, sofas, cigarette machine, and balcony overlooking main lobby. [Irving ME22 12-10-42]
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View of proscenium from balcony. Piano, decorative reliefs and ornamental balconies. [Irving 12-10-42]
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