South San Francisco Opera House
National Register of Historic Places

South San Francisco Opera House

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
March 21, 2011
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
11000117

About this property

The Bayview Opera House, formerly known as the South San Francisco Opera House, is a theatre at 4705 3rd Street in the Bayview-Hunters Point district in San Francisco, California, United States. Founded in 1888, it is reputed to be the oldest existing theatre in the city. From 2014 to 2016, the theatre underwent renovation. It is officially listed as a City of San Francisco Designated Landmark since October 28, 1968; a California Point of Historical Interest since December 11, 1968; and on March 21, 2011 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

4701-4705 Third St and 1601 Newcomb Ave
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.73512, -122.39011

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONPERFORMING ARTSARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was South San Francisco Opera House listed on the National Register?

South San Francisco Opera House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 2011.

What type of historic resource is South San Francisco Opera House?

South San Francisco Opera House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South San Francisco Opera House?

The period of significance for South San Francisco Opera House is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1888.

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